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"Memory is a fine sieve
that permits the unpleas-
antness of life to leak thru
and be lost in the passing
years, and retains the pleas-
ures we have known.
"Thus in the years to
come this book will bring
only happiness to your
memories.”
Oedica non
To you. members of the BOARD OF EDUCATION
of the Community High School, who have given
much of your time and efforts toward making the
Granite City Community High School one of the
foremost secondary educational institutions in the
state, we respectfully dedicate this volume of I HF
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GRANITE LOYALTY SONG
Hail to our high school!
Hail colors, too!
Hail Alma Mater, ever so true!
We love no other, so let our motto be:
Victory! Granite High! Loyalty!
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AN APPRECIATION
Those interested in the progress of
the Granite City Community High
School take this opportunity to express
their appreciation to friends who helped
to make the Bond Issue a success.
They feel especially grateful to the
Commercial Club for their enthusiastic
support, and the many automobiles
placed at their disposal: to the PRESS-
RECORD for giving publicity to their
real need of a new building, and to the
Minute Men who helped to locate
friendly voters.
GRANITE CITY’S TRIBUTE TO HER YOUTH
"The Youth, who daily, farther from the East,
Must travel, still is Nature’s priest.
And by the vision splendid
Is on his way attended;
At length the Man perceives it die away.
And fade into the light of common day."
— Wordsu.'orth
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The chief purpose of "Education is to train the mind
and the will to do the work that has to be done, when it
should be done, whether we like it or not.”
— Huxley
To him who in ihe love of nature holds
Communion with her visible forms, she speaks
A various language: for his gayer hours
She has a voice of gladness, and a smile
And eloquence of beauty, and she glides
Into his darker musings. with a mild
And healing sympathy, that steals away
Then sharpness, ere he is aware.
— Bryant
BOARD OF EDUCATION
w. F. Kottmeier w. C. Urban w. w. Kerch
T he Board of Education of District No. 149, Madison County, otherwise
known as the Community High School, Granite City, is composed of five men.
The original board consisted of Mr. W. C. Urban, Mr. F. W. Kottmeier, Mr.
W. W. Kerch. Mr. Ed Rode and Mr. Robert Larner. The first four are still
members of the board. When Mr. Larner left Granite City for Pittsburgh. Pa.,
a few years ago Mr. Howard Pinkerton was appointed to fill the unexpired
term and was at the next election regularly elected to the position. These men
have been responsible for the management of the school throughout its existence
and our splendid school stands as a monument to their untiring labor, care
and thought.
Harry Faulkner
E. G. Rode
H. Pinkerton
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The Development of the High School
In 1921, the Granite City High School moved out to its new building
and henceforth became known as Granite City Community High School.
The school board, with great foresight, had purchased twenty-four acres of
land — thus enabling us to have beautiful grounds and a very spacious athletic
field, which are the envy of surrounding schools. The building itself, furnished
with all the best equipment available at that time, seemed to have ample room
for the enrollment, which was then 440. But the school, like the town, has
been growing by leaps and bounds, so that the enrollment now far exceeds the
capacity of the building.
During January, 1927, the total enrollment was 643. January, 1928,
had a total enrollment of 736, an increase of 93. Along with this increase
in pupils we have had an increase in the faculty. It has grown from 34 to 39
members. In January, 1927. the Vocational Department was opened with
52 students enrolled in one or another of the five branches: electricity, drafting,
patternmaking, machine shop, or vocational chemistry. By January, 1928.
in this department there was an increase of 49 students — just about double.
The Commercial Department, which was filled to its utmost capacity in 1927,
has had to limit the typing hours in order to try to satisfy the increased
number of commercial students. The Science Department, too, has been over-
crowded. Many times two classes have had to use the same laboratory at the
same time.
These facts very decidedly showed that we needed the new building which
is to be completed by January, 1929. In this building there will be a cafeteria
seating 400. the Home Economics Department. Vocational shops and class
rooms. The board feels that with this new building about 1600 students
will be accommodated, which should take care of the high school building
program for a number of years — how long depending on the growth of the
population and the increase in the percentage of those attending high school.
Grace Sewing
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VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
Mable Spencer
University of Illinois
Iowa State College
L. J. Lease
University of Illinois
Chicago University
Washington University
D. C. DeGROFF
Denison University
I'he Vocational Department of the Community
High School is intended for boys who do not
choose to attend college or university, but who
wish to enter industrial pursuits as soon as their
high school course is completed.
V. C. Rilling
School of Engineering.
Milwaukee
R. F. Lilley
Beloit College
Washington University
J. w. MacMurray
Smith Academy
Washington University
Page Sixteen
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Lela Sheppard Mary Blackburn Nina rusheeldt
University of Illinois Washington University St. Olaf College
To teach the essentials of English grammar, to enable the pupil to express himself clearly
and logically, to cultivate a taste for and an appreciation of good literature — This is the aim
of the English Department.
Marjorie Kottmeier
Knox College
Hetty Pick
University of Illinois
Southern Illinois Normal
University
Mary Roberts
Knox College
Page Seventeen
SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
A. E. Krumsiek
University of Illinois
L. S. Haight
Shurtleff College
"The Social Science Department holds, before the student, the failures and accomplishments
of the past, in order that he may be better prepared to take up his work as a citizen."
LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
There are many aims in common in the teaching of languages — to train in a reading
knowledge of the language: to create a sympathetic appreciation of the life and customs of the
people who speak the language: to develop imagination, judgment and accuracy.
May Nelson
Grinnell
University of Chicago
Muriel Morgan Mary Luther
Southern Illinois Normal Northwestern University
University
University of Illinois
Page Eighteen
Henrietta Heidemann
Illinois State Normal University
Harris Teachers' College
Washington University
Verna Diehle
Illinois State Normal
University
The Commercial Department aims to give the student a knowledge of business relations:
to help him understand and solve problems of business: to develop industry, self-reliance,
loyalty, responsibility: to develop habits of accuracy and neatness: to acquire skill in specialized
business subjects — Bookkeeping, Stenography. Typewriting and others.
Bernice Hackley
Illinois State Normal University
Rubicum Business College
P. UDRE
Valparaiso University
University of Wisconsin
University of Vermont
Washington University
Carrie Murray
Wesleyan University
Lincoln Business College
Illinois State Normal University
Paje Nineteen
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
W. H. Holst Ethel Baker e. Frohardt
University of Illinois Albion College University of Illinois
Washington University
Science trains people to observe and to think and gives a deeper appreciation of life, by
teaching the great natural and physical laws and their relation to everyday experiences.
HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
The Home Economics Department aims to organize a course that will help our high school
girls to be worthy daughters in their present homes and to prepare them to be efficient home-
makers in the future.
Grace Jordan
Illinois State
Normal University
Mable Gibson
University of Illinois
University of Chicago
Mary Felter
Eureka College
University of Illinois
Columbia University
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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Maurine Gilpin E. Smith B. Bozarth
Illinois Women’s College Shurtleff College University of Illinois
Physical education strives to perfect the health of the student, develop sportsmanship and
fair play, and in general to fit the student to fill his or her place in society.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The purpose of mathematics in the high school is largely the development of the power of
reasoning in the student. The analyzation of a given statement to ascertain what is truth and
what is false.
R. SHUMACHER G. HUMPHREYS R. JOHNSON
Iowa State College Bradley Institute Augustavia College
Illinois College Western Illinois State Teachers' Washington University
College
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CLASS WILL, JANUARY, 78
We. the proud members of that illustrious class of January '28. being of sound mind
(since Mr. Haight has sworn off notebooks) and in the best of health, do herewith present our
last will and testament as witnessed and signed on this the nineteenth day of January at the
Granite City Community High School, Granite City. Illinois, witnessed and approved or
disapproved.
Sybil Austin. Harvest Queen. 1927. wishes to leave her crown to Eunice Wood, who we
are sure will be crowned May Queen in 1928.
We wanted to leave Edwin to someone, but on approaching the subject to Edna we were
met face to face with the fact that she wished very much to keep him herself.. Therefore, we
have chosen to leave Edna Barney's sweet personality to Dorothy Spinks, so that Dorothy may
have a chance at winning the next popularity contest.
Marion Barney's persistence in final perfection in the art of man-chasing we do will and
bequeath in all good faith to the girls we leave behind us who wish to catch a man. Miss Luther
has also expressed a desire to possess Marion's flaming red dress, so she may have it with our
compliments.
Chester Cristy's desire to become a second Eddie Lowry we give to Raymond Lovel. since
Raymond has already given hint of great depths of unexplored theatrical ability in his makeup.
Since Elma Meyer will soon be one of those lofty creatures called Seniors, we feel that
she should be taught the rudiments of good behavior. What could be more helpful than Lorraine
Devine's divine dignity?
Mary Eugene Gaspard s superfluous underskirts we leave to Miss Gibson, since Mary
Eugene has now discarded them permanently. She says that she only has one. anyway.
Edward Hausafus. we are told, is extremely stubborn. We are sure that Mr. Haight could
use a little more obstinacy, so we hereby give it to him.
Ruth Lee's very blonde mass of waving ringlets we give to Irene Gorbe to bring the price
down on peroxide to normal once more.
William Marshall wishes to dedicate his glasses to the Janitor and fervently hopes that
said Janitor will toss them unceremoniously into the ash can. Glasses mar Harry's good
looks, you see.
Russell Miller, after a long period of deep concentration, has decided that the only person
with whom he can safely leave his Roberta is Mr. Krumsiek.
Martha Ruth succeeds every day in putting away a complete dinner in the third and
another in the fourth. This exttaordinary capacity for food we give to Joseph Kurre.
All Robert Jamieson's freckles with the exception of one to be left behind his right ear
and used for the purpose of carrying chewing gum. we give to the girl of his dreams.
Rosalie M. Halter.
The ambition, the courage, the determination, and the absolute fearlessness of bard work
which have characterized Ruth Pickett's three and one-half years of high school and enabled her.
against overwhelming odds, to graduate with flying colors as valedictorian of our class, we leave
to those boys who are still endeavoring to do their best at the Commonwealth School.
Miss Jordan s desire to have everything just right, we leave to Kathryn Kennedy, who at
present cares not just how perfect a thing is. but just so it is.
What chance has a mere man against two women — but we certainly like Mr. DeGroff and
we sinceiely hope that all future classes may be as well pleased with their gentleman dean as
we are with ours.
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Seniors
HISTORY OF JANUARY CLASS OF 78
On January 28, 1924, our class appeared upon the threshold of Community
High School. Timidly? No. rather proudly. We felt from the beginning
that our class would become an asset to the school, and it was. We have
used good judgment throughout in our election of officers and school activities.
Our first meeting, as a class in high school, came shortly after our entering
and we lost no time in becoming organized. We chose as our officers, Frank
Griffin, president; Helen Saegesser, secretary, and Clarence Propes, treasurer.
Our deans were Miss Taylor and Mr. Levy. That year went along smoothly.
The next year we chose as our officers William Marshall, president, and W. D.
Price, treasurer: Helen Saegesser remaining secretary.
The next year we really had something to be proud of. We had discarded
the title of Freshman and had assumed a new and more dignified one — that
of Sophomore. We held our meeting and elected Thelma Hassell, president:
Harold Jansen, secretary, and Robert Jamieson, treasurer. At this time our
deans were changed. Miss Jansson and Miss Jordan succeeded Miss Taylor
and Mr. Levy, and Mr. De Groff was added as a third. This semester we felt
capable of giving a Hallowe'en party, which we did with so much satisfaction
that another party was planned for in the Spring. It also proved successful.
The next year was our Junior year. And. as all Juniors know, this means
more than merely the third year in school. This year we were to be responsible
for the Annual Boat Excursion. We did our best and by strong co-operation
made it a success, even though the weather was unfavorable. It seemed this
year that our officers should be of the very best, and this was the result of the
election: William Marshall, president: Mary Eugene Gaspard, vice-president:
Paula Dexheimer, secretary, and Thelma Hassel, treasurer.
Then came our last step — we were Seniors. During this last phase of our
high school life we have advanced in all activities. Our class is prominent in
scholarship, and in athletics. There is also much talent displayed by various
members of our class. We have been well represented in all school activities.
We have fulfilled all our obligations to the school activities, and to the class,
willingly. There has never been an activity in which our class has not
co-operated splendidly and carried on to a good finish. April 8. 1927, during
the first half of our Senior year we entertained the Top Seniors with a mock
cabaret party. There was a three-course luncheon served, and the color scheme
was carried out in refreshments and decorations.
This last semester has been a glorious one. even though it was clouded at
the earliest part by the departure of one of our deans, Miss Jansson. We felt
at first that we would be lost, but we became accustomed to it. We chose
Miss Blackburn to take her place. Our officers elected this year were: Robert
Jamieson, president: Paul Dexheimer. vice-president, and Thelma Hassel,
secretary-treasurer. On December 15, we were delightfully entertained at a
party given by the Low Seniors. The Egyptian idea was carried out entirely
in the decorations, entertainment and refreshments.
Although our class is not so large as it was to begin with, we are holding
the record of having the largest January Class in the history of the Community
High School. Our aim now is to be as successful out of high school as we
were while in it.
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Vice-President President
PAULA DEXHEIMER ROBERT JAMIESON
Secretary-T reasurer
THELMA HASSEL
Df XHEiMER. Paula
My books and heart shall never part."
Salutatorian. Argonaut. '25. '26. ’27: Debating Club. ’26. ’27; Glee Club. ’26: Girls
Hi-Y. '25. ’26. ’27: Vice-President. ’27: Interclass Intellectual Contest. ’26; State
Debating Contest. ’27: Vice-President Class. ’27.
Jamieson. Robert a.
" His very foot had music in it.
As he went down the halls."
Illiolian Vice-President. ’26. ’27: Boys’ Hi-Y, ’25. ’26. ’27; Vice-President. ’26:
President. ’27; B. A. A.. ’25, ’26: Class Basketball. ’24. ’25, '26: Tug-of-War. ’25. ’26;
Football. ’26. ’27.
HASSEL. THELMA
" Love is the fulfilling of the law."
Argonaut. ’26. ’27: President. ’27; G. A. A.. ’25. "26. ’27: President of Class. ’26;
Secretary-Treasurer. ’27: Orchestra. ’24. ’25. ’26. ’27.
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1928
Riley. Earl
"The lady does protest too much, me-
thinks .”
Delphian. '25. '26. '27
Tug-of-War. '25. '26
Spanish Club. '26. '27
Beasley Bruxey
"A daughter of the gods, divinely tali'
May Day, '25
G. A. A.. '25.
Jones. Helen
"Be wise worldly, not wordly wise."
Illiolian. '26. '27
G. A. A.. '25
Brockman. Elizabeth
" If music be the food of love, play on"
Orchestra. '25. '26, '27. '27
Argonaut. '25. '26, '27. '28
CjRANOIS Staff, '28.
Dawson, Helen
" A little nonsense now and then.
Is relished by the wisest men."
Delphian, '26. '27
Girls' Hi-Y. '27
Basketball. '27
Baseball. '24
Hockey. '24. '25, '27
Marshall, William
"Still water runs deep."
Illiolian. '26. '27
Boys' Hi-Y Secretary-Treasurer. '27
Tug-of-War. '25. '26
Track. '24. 25. '26
President of class Fall of '24 and
Fall '27
''Stenographer Wanted,'' "The Wish-
erman.” "Cupid”
Illiolian-Argonaut debate.
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1928
Chester, william Christy
"A man of pleasure is a man of pains."
Delphian. 26. 27: Glee Club. '27
Boys’ Hi-Y. '25: B. A. A.. ’24. ’25
Pep Club, '26. '27
Cheer Leader for '26. '27
Class Will
Barney. Ednna B.
"Love keeps (he cold out belter than a
cloak: it serves for food and rai-
ment."
Illiolian. 26. '27; Glee Club. '27
G. A. A.. '25: Hockey. '25
Track. '25
Pep Club Secretary-Treasurer '26. '27
Class Secretary-Treasurer. '27
Maid of Honor Harvest Home. '27
1927-1928 GRANOIS Staff
Austin. Sybil Janie
"Is she not more than painting can
express, or youthful poets' fancy,
when they love f"
Harvest Home Queen '27
Illiolian. 25, '26. '27
Glee Club. '25; French Club. '26
G. A. A., '25
Orchestra. '24. '25. '26
WlNKLEMAN. VERA W.
"Life is not so short, but that there is
always time enough for courtesy."
Delphian. '25. '26. '27
Secretary. '27
G. A. A.. '25, '26
Third Honor.
Lee. Ruth
"Man has his will, but woman her
way."
Illiolian. '26. '27
Secretary-Treasurer. '27
Glee Club. '27
Miller. Russel H.
"He hath a daily beauty in his life."
Delphian. '26. '27
French Club. '26, 27
Boys' Hi-Y. '25. 26. '27
Tug-of-war. '26: Football. 26. '27
Boys' Quartet. '26. '27
McKendree Meet. '27
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1928
Pickett, Ruth
“One thing is forever good:
That one thing is Success.''
Valedictorian G. A. A.. '24. '25
Basketball. '24. '25
Hockey, 24. '25
Track. '24
Neipert, Harold
“The greatest of faults, I should say.
is to he conscious of none."
Illiolian. '26. '27
B. A. A.. '25
Tug-of-War. '26
Harvest Home play. '25
Devine. Lorraine
“To err is human;
To forgive, divine."
Venice High School
Gaspard. Mary Eugene
"Little, but O my!'
Maid of Honor Harvest Home. '27
Illiolian. '26. '27
Spanish Club president. '25. '26
G. A. A.. '24
Interclass Intellectual Contest. '26
First place McKendrec Meet, Girls'
Declamation
Class Vice-President. '26
' The Silly Ass"
Nelson. Arthur H.
“He’ll find a way."
East St. Louis High School
Illiolian. '26. '27
Glee Club. '27
Four-Minute Men. East St. Louis. '24
Chemistry Club. '27
B. A. A., '24
Tug-of-War, '26
Barney. Marian
"The glass of Fashion,
The mold of form."
Argonaut. '26. '27
G. A. A.. '24. '25. '26. '27
Track. '25; Pep Club. '27
"Alice Sit By the Fire”
1928 GRANOIS Staff
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1928
Saegesser. Helen
“She agreed to differ."
Delphian. '25. '26, '27
Debating Club. '27
Girls' Hi-Y. '27: G. A. A.. '26
State Debating Contest. '27
Class Secretary. '24
Jones. Iris
" Many receive advice: only the wise
profit by it."
Illiolian, '25. '26. '27
Spanish Club. '25
G. A. A., '25
Ruth. Martha
“Of making many boohs there is no
end. and much study is a weariness
of the flesh."
Intcrclass Intellectual Meet. '27
Delphian; G. A. A., Glee Club '25
Berry. Louis
“And his sunny lochs hang on his
temples like a golden fleece.
Chemistry Club. '27
Illiolian. '26. '27
Colyar. Frances Naomi
"Age cannot wither her. nor custom
stale her infinite variety."
Argonaut. '26. '27
Glee Club. *25 : G. A. A.. '25. '26
Cheer Leader. '26
Hart. Nelda
“A woman seldom writes her mind but
in her postscript .”
East St. Louis High School
Delphian. '26: Vice-President, '27
Glee Club. '27
Class Play
1928 GRANOIS Staff
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1928
Elmer Jerden
“It won't be long now!"
Commonwealth High School.
John Huck
"Silent Cal ”
Commonwealth High School
Lester Cherry
"The door to success is labeled 'Push'."
Commonwealth High School
Edward Hausaeus
"No obstacle is loo great to surmount
When striving for a goal worth
having.”
llliolian
Spanish Club
Orchestra
Harry Erbe
“Over the river."
Commonwealth High School
Clarence Hausafus
" A staunch friend of loyal kind.
Who frankly speaks his mind."
Argonaut. ’18. '19. '20
Debating Club. '28
Interdass Intellectual Contest. '28
Orchestra, '28
Illinois Debating Meet. Normal.
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THE MEMORABLE CLASS OF JUNE, 78
Great histories make men wise; noteworthy plays inspire. May all who
read this history profit by our experiences and be stimulated to action by our
accomplishments. Thus, history and drama are united in our effort to proclaim
to the world our accomplishments, deeds and glory.
THE SENIOR CLASS OF JUNE. 1928.
Presents
‘ OUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER"
SCENE — At Granite City Community High School.
TIME— ACT I.
Act II.
Act III.
Act IV.
1924- 1925
1925- 1926
1926- 1927
1927- 1928
CHARACTERS — Members of the class.
SYNOPSIS
Prologue
To the friends of the Class of June. ’28,
The drama of our school-life we re about to relate.
We hope that it thrills you and fills you with awe
To hear our Class History — the best of them all.
— F. S.
ACT I.
Festivities of Grammar School graduation are now over. As September,
1924. approaches, fear and horror hold us Freshmen in great consternation.
First day, huddled in scattered groups around the edge of the hall, morale is
lacking and courage is flown. Brief is this state, for soon (and even with
the help of the Mighty Seniors) we find our small place in the happy, bustling
throng. True, we are looked down upon for our seeming great fault — that
of making A’s — but we realize we will have ample time to enjoy school when
we become upper-classmen. Our class social for the first year is in the aspect
of a Hallowe’en party. The frivolities of "Freshmanhood" are, as the pageant
progresses, soon passed, and we press eagerly onward to a higher goal.
ACT II.
What a laborious and energetic scene must now be portrayed! Since our
mental capacity is developed and increased, school means hard and constant
study. We settle down and devote our utmost attention to acquiring knowl-
edge. This becomes an unquenchable thirst and we are revered as the most
studious in the school. Little time is left for frolicking. We are as recluses
from the world devoted to our noble progress — enlightenment by knowledge.
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ACT III.
With Spring, comes awakening and mirth. After two seasons of work,
we suddenly awaken to the duties and honors of upper-classmen. After two
years in the building of the firm foundation of our high school education, we
arc now ready to develop and broaden in our knowledge. More time is
devoted to the cultural phase of education and to activities. Literary societies,
French and Spanish clubs, Latin tournament, Paper Staff, and Annual Staff
all receive a great amount of our support and participation. Our class is four-
fold in affairs. Athletics are excelled in, for we proceed to win the Interclass
Boys' Basketball championship and the Girls' Basketball championship. The
Intellectual Contest and Orchestra receive their due support. Our study is.
nevertheless, deep and profound. Also, social affairs are not neglected, for
our great enterprise and duty, as Juniors, is the High School Boat Excursion.
Our success was predestined and our minds confident. And it was — more of a
success than in former years. The end of our third year is near and our deeds,
accomplishments and glories are not all told. But what is that which is
luring us hopefully and joyfully on?
ACT IV.
The enticing exalted "Portal of Seniorhood.” At last! We have won
the starry crown, the golden throne. Ye minions — Freshies, Sophs, Juniors
and the like — honor the sages! All pride, all wisdom is ours. What we have
strived for is, thus far, attained. The "finishing touches” are to be placed
upon our education. Great duties, responsibilities and functions are heavy
upon our shoulders. Quickly we become accustomed to our new-found glory.
Noteworthy do our accomplishments become. The GRANOIS of 1928 is
promoted by many efficient Seniors. The Interclass Intellectual Meet is cap-
tured by our contestants. Though modest, we still proceed to enumerate our
honors and must add the Interclass Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Championships
of 1928 to our laurels. But oh! Too soon the year draws to a close. Our
golden days are numbered. We must depart from the safe harbor. Unafraid,
we march onward to life’s real commencement. With our background of books
and education, our goal — a Heavenly reward, we zealously face life’s problems.
Success will be the reward for our striving.
EPILOGUE
The curtain falls — our task is done;
W’eve learned our lessons and had our fun.
The secret of success, the reward of our work —
Is ours for the keeping — if we never shirk.
Like others we have come, and like others we have gone.
Though the drama be ended, in memory we ll live on.
— F. S.
Wallace Haines
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W. Haines M. Merz
HAINES, WALLACE Elmer "The secret of success IS constancy of purpose.’’
Valedictorian .Argonaut, French Club, '28: B. A, A.. '25; Bovs’ Declamation, '27: Boys'
Hi-Y, ’25-’28;; Class Pres., '25; Interclass Contest, '25, '27; School Paper, '25, '27;
McKendree Meet, Boys’ Solo, '25; Chemistry Club, '27,
MERZ, MARGARET "Gods greatest blessing is, after all. a good woman.'
Delphian, '26-’28; Spanish Club, '25-'26; G. A. A.. '28; Girls’ Hi-Y, ’25-’27, Pres., '28:
Basketball, '24 , 25, '28; Hockey, ’24-'27; Track, '25, '26.
STUART, Irene "A face with gladness overspread, soft smiles by human kindness bred."
Argonaut, Pres,, '28; Debate, '27; Glee Club, '25; Granois Staff, '27; G. A. A., Hockey,
Basketball, Baseball and Track, '25-'27; Class Secretary, '27; Pep Club, '27; Intellectual
Contest, '27 ; Girls' Quartet, '27.
TOWNSEND. CORNELIUS "Let us be friends, Cinna: It is I. who invites you to do so."
Delphian, ’26-'28: Granois Staff, '28: Class V.-P., '27; Editor High School Paper, '26-'27.
DAVIS. LEONARD "Not all the labor of the earth is done by hardened hand."
B. A. A., '26; Delphian. '27, '28; Spanish Club, '26; Class Basketball, '25, '26; Football,
Basketball, '25-, 27; Capt.. '28; Baseball, Track. '26; Tug-of-War, '25, '26; Class
Pres., '27, V.-P., '28.
HOELSCHER. WILFRED "Wise men say nothing in dangerous times
Delphian, Pres., '28; Spanish Club Sec’y, '26; Class Basketball, Tennis, '27; Basketball
'28; Class Pres.. '26, '28; Treas., '27; Orchestra, '25, 26; Chemistry Club, '27, '28; Editor-
in-Chief Granois, '28.
I. STUART
C. Townsend D. Leonard
W. HOELSCHER
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
Harry Meyer
"The face is the index of a feeling
mind."
Delphian. '25. '26. 27
Basketball. '27: Baseball. '27
Track. '27
Frances MacLeod
"She is ever readg with helping hand.
No matter what may be the demand"
Argonaut. '27. '28
Chemistry Club. '27. '28
Glee Club. G. A. A. '25. '26. '27 ,28
GRANOIS, '27, '28
Paper Staff. '27
Cleta Reinhardt
"A cheerful look makes a dish a feast."
Argonaut. '26. '27. '28
Orchestra. '27: Harvest Home. '27
Noble Percival
" Everyone is the son of his own works"
Watson. III.
Challenger. '24. '25. '26
Basketball.
LELAND Markgraf
"Thou hast a grim appearance, and thy
face bears a command in't: though
thy tackle's torn;
Thou show's t a noble vessel."
Illiolian.
Marie Freeman
"Call me what instrument you will.
You cannot play upon me."
Illiolian. '26. '27
G. A. A.. '24. 25. '26. '27
Basketball. '25. '26; Track. '25
Hockey. '24. '25, '26. '27
Baseball. '25. '26. '27
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
Clarence Sugg
"An honest man. close-button' d to the
chin.
Broadcloth without, and a warm heart
within."
Delphian. '26, '27
B. A. A.: Basketball. '26. '27, '28
Elma Meyers
"Don't put too line a point to your
wit for fear it should get blunted."
Delphian. '26. '27
Girls Hi-Y. '26. '27, '28
G. A. A.. '25. '26. '27. '28
Basketball. '25. '27, '28
Baseball. '25. '26. '27. '28
Hockey. '25. '26. '27
Track. '25. '26; Pep Club. '28
Chemistry Club, '27. '28
Sarah Belle Thomas
" Common natures pay with what they
do.
Noble ones with what they are."
Argonaut, '26. '27
Glee Club. '25
Orrin Graf
“ 'Tis writ on Paradise's gate —
Woe to the dupe that yields to Fate!’
Illiolian. '26, '27
Basketball, '26. '27
Baseball. '27: Track. '27
James Cook
"A gentleman makes no noise."
Delphian. '27. '28
Chemistry Club. '27. '28
Zepha Rudolph
"That burden becomes light which is
cheerfully borne."
Gnothautii Society.
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
William McCormack
"Few taller are so young."
Illiolian. '27. ’28
Track. 26
Malinda Squires
"Ability is a poor man’s wealth."
Illiolian. 26. '27. 28
Gladys Marshall
"She was a phantom of delight.
When first she gleamed upon my
sight."
May Queen. '28: Argonaut. '26. '27
Glee Club. '25
Spanish Club. '25. '26
Girls' Hi-Y. '26
G. A. A.. '24. '25. '26
Basketball. '25. '26; Hockey '25. '26
President of Class. '24
Secretary-Treasurer. '26
Floyd Mitchell
“It is not good that man should be
alone.’
Argonaut. '26, '27
Spanish Club. '25. '26
Vice-President. '26: Basketball, '26
Cecilia O'Rourke
"What is well done, is done soon
enough.’
Delphian. '26. '27. '28
G. A. A.. '26. '27
Harvest Home. '27
GRANOIS Staff. '28
Gladys Jansen
"Gentle, sweet and always good
The perfumed essence of charming
girlhood ."
Hockey. '25. '26. '27; Track. '25
Delphian. '26. '27
G. A. A.. '24, '26. '27
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
Benjamin Jaimet
“I would rather obey, than work
miracles."
Argonaut, '26. '27: B. A. A.. '25
"Womanless Wedding''
LORENE HOMMERT
"Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind"
Delphian. '26. '27
G. A. A.. '24. '25
Freda Schnatzmeyer
"Charms strike the sight, but merit
wins the soul."
Argonaut. '26. '27. '28
G. A. A.. '27. '28
Hockey. '27
Ernest Eli
"Good at a fight, but better at play:
Godlike in giving, but the devil to
pay."
Football. '26: captain. '27
Basketball. *26. '28
Illiolian. '27. '28
Daniel Cariss
"Faint heart never won fair lady."
Illiolian. '27. '28
Boys' Hi-Y. '27. '28
Latin Club: "Womanless: Wedding"
Esther Abrams
"Sing away sorrow, cast away care."
Delphian. '26. '27. '28
Harvest Home. '26. '28
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
Mildred Brown
It is better to have loved and lost, than
never to have loved.
Argonaut. '26, '27, '28
Girls' Hi-Y. '26. '27. '28; Sec y '27
G. A. A.. '24. '25. '26. 27
Basketball. '25. '26. '27. '28
Baseball. '26. '27
Hockey. '24-5-6-7; Captain. '24. '27
Bernice Hawks
Elegant as simplicity, and warm as
ecstasy.
Argonaut. '26, '27
Hockey, '27
Juanita Carte
/ am not the rose. I have lived near the
rose.
Delphian, '26. '27, '28
Glee Club. '26
Harvest Home. '26. '27
Freda Snyder
It is good to live and learn.
Argonaut. '26, '27, '28
Harvest Home. '26. '27
Chemistry Club. '27. '28
Thomas Aaron
If a good face is a letter of recommen-
dation, a good heart is a letter of
credit.
Class Basketball. '27
Illiolian. '27. '28
Thelda Cooper
Out of mind as soon as out of sight.
Delphian, '26. '27
G. A. A.. '24. '25
Basketball. '24. '25
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
John Bolin
"You must therefore love me, myself,
and not my circumstances, if we
are to be real friends.'
Delphian, '27
Track. ’26: Football. ’27
Eunice Wood
" The reason firm, the temperate will:
Endurance, foresight, strength and
skill."
Argonaut. '26. '27. 28. Secretary 27
Hi Y. ’27. '28. Vice-President. ’28
French Club. ’25. 26
G. A. A.. '25. ’26
Hockey. ’24: Track. ’25
Pep Club. ’27. ’28
GRANOIS Staff. ’28
Chemistry Club. ’27. ’28
Eleanor Fix
"Those that govern the most make the
least noise."
Illiolian. '26. ’27. ’28
Basketball. ’24, ’25, 26. 27. 28
Baseball. ’25, ’26: Hockey. ’24. ’25
G. A. A.. ’24. ’25
Fourth Honors
THELMA ANN MURPHY
"Who knows nothing base
Fears nothing known.
Delphian. ’26. ’27. ’28
Glee Club. ’27. ’28
Hockey. ’27
HESTER BEN.JAMINN
"Happy am I. from care I’m free:
Why ain't they all contented like me?"
Delphian. ’27. ’28: Glee Club. 25
Girls’ Hi Y. 25. ’26. ’27. ’28
Basketball.' ’27. ’28: Hockey. ’27
Wayne Kowalk
"He is not merely a chip of the Old
Bloch.
But the Old Block itself."
Illiolian. ’26. ’27
Basketball. ’26. ’27
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JUNE CLASS OF 1928
Carl Craig
" A character of sterling excellence
Is hidden behind a genial smile."
Delphian. '27, '28: Tug-of-war, '26
Minute Men. '28: Sec’y-Trcas.
Track. '26. '27. '28
Football, '26. '27
Zehra Smith
Necessity is the only successful
adviser."
Argonaut. '26. '27. '28
G. A. A.. '25. '26
Hockey. '27: Track, '25
Class President. 24
VERMYI.A Harbig
"If eyes were made for seeing.
Then beauty is its own excuse for
being."
llliolian, '26. '27. '28
G. A. A.. '24. '25; Glee Club. '24
Baseball, '24
Frank Ehlert
"Diplomats may gain by silence.
An ordinary man must have his say."
llliolian. '27. '28: Football. '27
Bozidar Muntyan
"A proud American, of whom Amer-
icans are proud."
Delphian. '26. '27. ’28
Intellectual Dramatic Club. '28
Debating Club. '27. '28
Chemistry Club. '27 : President. '28
Interclass Intellectual Contest. '28
Third Honors
Thomas Mayes
“ One must know him to appreciate his
true Worth."
Argonaut. '26. '27, '28
French Club. '26
Boys' Hi-Y. '26. '27. '28: Treas. '28
B. A. A.. '26: Football, '27.
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PARTY GIVEN BY JUNE CLASS OF 1928
All organizations of importance develop certain traditions as the years add
to their history and in this Granite City Community High School is no
exception. Each semester the graduating Seniors are entertained by the “Low
Seniors.” Tradition has decided that this shall be an evening party. Each
class tries to have just a little more fun and beauty in its class party than the
previous class had. Thus we have developed much of the uniqueness of
decoration which accompanies the formal party, but have still held to the
informal.
The two parties of 1928 were very unique and different, one from the
other. In the Fall semester the party was carried out in the Egyptian idea,
with camels and pyramids. The Spring party was a garden party. The flower
boxes, trellis, even the garden gate was there.
The Seniors of the future have a tradition and a high mark of success to
keep up their courage, so we look forward to many brilliant social events in
the future.
Page Forty-three
CLASS POEM
TOP SENIOR CLASS
OUR PLEDGE
To our dear old Granite High School
Whose halls we’ve often tread,
We will be loyal, sincere and true:
Love her colors, black and red.
When we’ve passed beyond her portals
We will look back with a sigh
To the happy hours we spent there,
In those golden days gone by.
There will be a line of others
Try to climb to higher fame.
Granite High will always beat them:
So we ll sing and praise her name.
On the field or in the classroom.
We have tried to do our best:
So that when the score is taken
Granite High will lead the rest.
Many trials we’ve passed over,
Many days of pain and toil.
All this was not done in vain,
We will yet collect the spoil:
We agree to give the world our best.
To this our word is plighted.
In this, as in all other things.
We stand a class united.
— By Eleanor Fix
3
nmors
ALBUM OF JANUARY CLASS 1929
How proud we are to say that we belong to the January class of 1929,
the best and most unusual class that ever entered Granite High (in our own
opinion, at least) !
We entered high school in January. 1925, possessing more "spiserinktum"
than any other Freshman class ever dared possess. We didn't look for elevators
and we weren’t afraid of Seniors nor teachers. Now, don't you admit that
our class is quite unusual?
With Miss Spencer. Miss Baker and Mr. McMurray — the best deans a
class could hope for — to lead and advise us. we began our school career full of
pep and enthusiasm.
During our Freshman year we entertained with an Unlucky Party on
Friday the 13th.
The next year we gave a St. Patrick's Party to please Mr. McMurray and
a few other loyal “Irishmen."
During our Junior year we gave the annual boat ride and a delightful “hunt
for silver horns.”
We have representatives from our class in almost every organization of the
school. Four of our members are outstanding athletes in both basketball
and football.
Now that we are Low Seniors, it is our turn to entertain the June graduates
with a party. We hope to make it the happiest party we have ever given.
Next Fall begins the homestretch of our high school life, and we are going
to start that last stretch with the same enthusiasm, pep and determination that
we have had in the past.
Pearl Lorene Austin
ALBUM OF JANUARY CLASS OF 1929
Edna Abbott Harold Williams
V.-Prcs. '27, Secy '28 President '27, '28
Edna Abbott
Harold Williams
Pearl Lorene Austin
Edgar Caldwell
Charles Colin
Edward Todd
First in our book comes our dear Cousin Ed.
She has many helpful ideas in her sunny blonde head
Next is the picture of our dear Uncle Harry.
Was he energetic and ambitious ? — Oh, very'.
Little Cousin Pearl liked lots of fun —
But she left her play ' till her work was all done.
Cousin Ed. you never heard him anywhere.
Yet you always knew he was there.
Bud was good, where'er he stood.
Next in our album comes our little brother Ed,
Who scoffed at the slogan. "Early to Bed.’
P. Austin
Treasurer ’28
E. Caldwell
Treasurer '27
C. Colin
V.-Pres. '28
E. Todd
Secretary '27
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1929
Henry Weber
Cousin Henry's motto is very elusive:
"Always take your time and be exclusive."
Virginia Lee Boggs
And this, my dears, is our dear Cousin Lee:
She's gentle and kind and sweet as can be.
Elsie Fresen
The girl in the picture is Elsie Fresen.
For everything she does she has a very good
reason.
Ernest Stainton
Because we know Uncle Ernie so coy.
We believe that there is a little good in every
bad little boy.
STEVE STAICOFF
Steve belongs to that class of boys.
Who never do anything without more or less
noise.
Esther Wright
This cousin's name is Esther Wright,
In all of her studies she was very bright.
NADA GRAMMATICOFF
Our aunt Nada is liked by us all.
The very, very big, as well as the small.
Francis Seago
This face we like to remember for Us charity:
Sympathetic without weakness, friendly with-
out familiarity.
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1929
Thomas Wilson
Our brother Tom has a very useful pair of
feet.
When it comes to kicking a football he can't
be beat.
Alexandria Sobolewski
Alexandria here, is the family's joy.
She never in her life looked at a boy.
Helen Gertch
Helen Oertch was a cheerful lass.
She was one of the assets of her noble class.
AVFRY TOWSF.
Avery knows it is easier to want what you
get.
Than to gel what you want.
Irwin Wiesman
Irwin is just another typical lad.
Not very good and not very bad.
Vivian Jones
This girl is our cousin Viv,
She II have many friends as long as she lives.
Leona Waldt
Leona was the kind, my dear.
Who gives her best, but adds some cheer.
Bethel Rhodes
Bethel was a boy who realized that.
“Courtesy is to do and say.
The kindest thing in the kindest way. "
JANUARY CLASS OF 1929
Ella Mae Niepert
This picture here is of our cousin Ella Mae,
She laughed so much, she laughed all her
troubles away.
Charles Lancaster
Uncle Charlie we remember as kind and good
Because he reached our ideal of manhood.
Virginia Arbogast
Cousin Virginia's pleasant smile
Smoothed out the wrinkles every once in a
while.
Elsie Lovell
Dear Aunt Elsie has avoided strife
By always laughing at life.
Vivian Huggins
Our Cousin Vivian was jolly and good,
To help anyone who asked, she did what she
could.
Thomas Mayes
Although a trifle shy.
Cousin T ommy stood firm for standards high.
Edna Cherry
The girl in the picture is a certain Miss
Cherry,
Who although rather studious, finds time to
be merry.
Helen Vartanian
Our Cousin Helen is just like lots of other
nice girls,
Except that her head is covered with natural
curls.
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JANUARY CLASS OF 1929
Bozidar Muntyan
Uncle Bozzie is this speaker's name.
Follow his career and learn ol his fame.
Helen Romine
This is our cousin, Helen Romine.
She had a disposition that critics called "fine."
Irene Weeks
Then comes the picture of our loved Aunt
Irene.
Who never in her life did anything mean.
HlLDRED Veatch
Hildred Veatch was merry and gay,
She whispered and laughed the live-long day.
William Charbonnier
Our Brother Bill is an athlete, first class.
Liked by the boys, and admired by many a
lass.
Louise Sutton
Next in the album comes our Sister Louise,
Her sweet disposition we re sure will every one
please.
Lucy Vartanian
And this is Lucy, not Lucy Locket of nursery
rhyme fame.
But still it’s Lucy, just the same.
Alice Jacobs
This picture here is of our Aunt Alice, dear:
She's loved by her friends, both far and near.
Page Fifty-om
HISTORY OF JUNE CLASS OF 1929
In September, 1925, one hundred and fifty innocent Freshmen, yearning
for the golden wine of knowledge, entered Granite City Community High
School. In the first semester Edwin Rich led his class as president. During
this semester Freshman inferiority complexes kept us from doing any more
than throwing a wiener roast in Nameoki.
The second semester saw Joseph Kurre as president. That Spring in the
annual interclass intellectual contest our class placed second. Edna Lindsay
was the star of her class, at that time taking two firsts in interscholastic contests.
Joseph Kurre was re-elected president in September, 1926. This time the
quiet class headed by its bashful president indulgd in no social activities, and
since there was nothing else to do. all was calm.
January, 1927, June Isbell previously vice-president, became president.
This semester was characterized by the glorious victory of the Sophomores in
the annual intellectual contest. Our contestants, Esther Trattler and Joseph
Kurre, aided by the Low Sophomores, Helen Morgan and Edna Lindsay, swept
an easy victory. Joseph Kurre finished the season with quite a string of
oratorical medals on his coat.
As we began our third year Herbert Dexheimer ascended to the presidency.
This time the athletic prowess of the class came forth. Having fought long
and hard ever since their first semester, the girls’ hockey team realized the fruits
of victory. Led by Esther Trattler, they downed the Sophomores to win the
hockey championship. Great was the rejoicing in our camp. President Dex-
heimer ended this semester with “Ye Junior Party.” A good time was enjoyed
by all, “and how?”
The sixth semester again found Herbert Dexheimer in the presidential chair.
Alas, to our high hopes, this time the interclass contest was lost. It was a
close battle, however. Leonard Hopkins and Joseph Kurre ably represented us,
winning seven points.
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OFFICERS OF JUNE CLASS OF 1929
E. Trattler N. Johnson
Esther Trattler
One who all life's gifts employs, but ne'er its hardships shuns.'
Naida Johnson
What's the use of looking gloomy i
What's the use of our tears ?
When we know a mummy's had no fun
For more n three thousand years.
June Isbell
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Maxine wood
A girl with disposition sweet, whose intellect is hard to beat.
Herbert Dexhfimer
His life is a progress and not a station.
Blanche England
Divinely tall and most divinely fair.
J. Isbell
M. Wood
H. Dexheimhr
B. England
JUNE CLASS OF 1929
Stanley Schneider
I am my own and with me do what my
notions tell me to.
June Cooley
Not bold, nor shy; nor short, nor tall.
Mary Davies
Here's sweet little Mary
Without any lamb.
She's gentle and hind and
Ne'er known to slam.
Burdette Neavill
I am one of that class of boys.
Who do things without any noise.
Harry Thurau
They say we are as alike as two peas in a pod.
Selma Nelson
A thing that is worth while at all is worth
doing well.
Evelyn Mosby
Man is nature's sole mistake.
Mary Segar
To woman, silence gives the proper grace.
Page Fifty-five
JUNE CLASS OF 1929
Clara Gerbig
It seems to me she's very shy,
Bui, nevertheless, she can hake pie.
Ernest Kelly
He sometimes gets serious.
Charlotte Booth
A smile can go a long, long way.
Anna Yuhasz
But O, she dances such a way
No sun upon an Easter-day
Is half so fine a sight.
Hera Vasil
Be not the first by which the new is tried.
Alvin Cease
You can’t keep a good man down.
Kathryn Kennedy
She never troubles trouble, until trouble trou-
bles her.
Irene Bratvogel
Gentle and modest and sweet,
A friend you always like to meet.
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JUNE CLASS OF 1929
James Lynch
Just a minute, until I ask mamma.
Ellsworth Dewey
As for me. all I know is that I know nothing.
Thelma Daugherty
As quiet as a grave around women, but a
friend to all men.
Evelyn Gray
Quiet, unlike most girts.
Wilbert Rinder
Better late than never.
HOMER THURAU
As like his brother, as two peas in a pod.
Rena Cole
Silence is golden.
Ernest Naumoff
I am not a politician and my other habits are
good.
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Page Fifty-eight
Arthur Gullette
“Cod's greatest gift is, after all, love."
Joseph Kurre
"And still the wonder grew,
How one little head could hold all he knew."
Mabel Tedder
"Strong for the right."
Hazel Spalding
"Giggles get you by."
Maurice Carrigan
"Slow, but sure.”
JUNE CLASS OF 1929
Dale Little
“True to name.’
Roberta Wadlow
“ Happy am l : from care I am free.
Why aren't they all contented like me?"
Alma Williams
"Let us have peace.'
Sophomores
in (*'
—
—
JANUARY CLASS OF 1930
On a cold crisp January morning our class climbed the steps of the hall
of learning and started our high school career.
Oh, what a day for the old Granite City Community High School when
we entered its door!
One memorable day we met and elected officers. We did try to act in a
businesslike manner, and chose as president Allan Eubanks; Edwin Rich, as
vice-president; Helen Morgan, as secretary, and Thelma Hands, as treasurer.
We did do very well with Miss Morgan and Mr. Frohardt as deans to help
us over the weak points, don’t you think?
Then when we became Top Freshies we elected Edwin Rich, president;
Charles Sherley, vice-president; Helen Morgan, secretary, and Thelma Hands,
treasurer.
As Bottom Sophs with the “floish" that comes natural to a Sophomore of
this high school (or perhaps any other one) we chose Herbert Werths as
president, Charles Sherley again as vice-president, Alvin Bachteler as secretary,
and Edward Beshore as treasurer.
We made a memorable place in history when our own cherished Helen
Morgan won for us a place in the contest, and with the wonderful support of
the Top Sophomore class we carried off in triumph the cup in the interdass
intellectual contest.
We came back to school in September as Top Sophomores, and tried, as
Sophomores, will, to take up where we left off. We elected as our administrative
group: Neola Luster, president; Charles Sherley, vice-president; Charles Sowell,
secretary, and Edward Beshore, treasurer.
We had a party near Christmas time and certainly did enjoy ourselves,
even if the male element was rather scarce.
Now, ah! beloved, we are Juniors. Half! Think! Half of our high
school days are gone; but two more years (even less, for time grows short)
and we must bid farewell to the dear old high school.
We have chosen our officers with care, quite realizing the responsibility
we now have, boat excursion and all, but we think that with Dragie Gosheff as
president, Thelma Hands as vice-president, Helen Morgan as secretary, and
Edward Beshore as treasurer we may rest assured of success and pleasure.
And thus we start the third lap of our race for the shining goal.
Alice Rouland
JANUARY. ’30
Edward
Beshore
Neola
Luster
Alice
Rouland
Ted
Stroud
Howard
Pearson
Helen
Morgan
Hildamarie
T reesh
Ralph
Elam
Eldon
Miller
Mary L.
Costley
Paul
Eckert
Thelma
Hands
Charles
DeRousse
Mary
Doyle
Edna
I.indsay
Gerald
Fossieck
Charles
Hutchinson
Carolyn
Myers
Margaret
Brown
Leonard
Visser
Frank
Verk
Marie
Hommert
Dorothy
Hoskinson
Junior
Bost
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JUNE CLASS OF 1930
First Ro w — F. Parker. R. Holloway. Second Row — L. Meecham. D. Harris. F. Blair.
C. Hackethal. J. Lavelle. M. Lombardi. D. McKay. Third Row — A. Lanahan. H. Hols-
houser, V. Wachtcr. M. Gorbe. L. Emmerson. E. Cunningham. E. Corzine. Fourth Row —
A. Senciper, I. Liggett. M. Davidson. K. Bovard. M. Dyer. J. Graham, K. Bergman.
Fifth Row — B. Kerch. E. Kaldi. M. Sortor, S. Popovska, S. Cornelison. N. Krill. E. Con-
reaux. Sixth Row — L. Hornsby. M. Brown. E. Massie. P. Hilker, M. Boshkoff. F. Wil-
liams. A. DcWerfL Seventh Row — V. Surratt. R. McGee. W. Rhodes, M. Faulkner,
H. Pufalt. J. French. H. Fox. Eighth Row — A. Gray. B. Jilek. E. Cooper. M. Pitchford,
E. Riesacker. M. Windsor. D. Keller. Ninth Row—W. Blevins. M. Cole. W. Compton,
M. Costello. W. Wrest. M. Lyons. P. Eckert.
We arc now giving you an opportunity to peep into this, the book of the
Career of June Class of 30.” When we entered the doors of the beautiful
Community High School we felt free because there were no traffic officers to
make us stay to the right side of the hall.
One day, during assembly, our principal. Mr. Coolidgc, announced that
the different classes would go to their various rooms, while the beginning
F reshmen stayed in the auditorium. Mr. Johnson, Miss Luther and Miss
Kottmeier were then introduced to us as the deans of our class, who would be
responsible for our actions during the next few years. Marshall Galloway,
president: Francis Parker, vice-president, and Ruth Holloway, secretary-
treasurer, were chosen as our officers.
In a class meeting at the beginning of the second semester we elected Elmer
Giezelman. president; Henry Fox, vice-president: Alberta Senciper, secretary-
treasurer.
When we re assembled this year, we were no longer Freshmen, but had
assumed the dignified title of Sophomores. Our officers this semester were:
Leonard Visser, president: Jewell Gaspard. vice-president, and Albert Lanahan,
secretary- treasurer.
Now. as Top Sopohomores, we have re-elected Leonard Visser. president:
with Gene Wilson, vice-president, and Lavenia Meacham, secretary-treasurer.
To be sure, our class has gained its share of honors. The girls' team, after
dose games, was defeated in the finals of the Hockey Tournament by the
Juniors: and in Basketball by the Seniors in a like manner. Francis Parker
won his letter in baseball last season and this season earned one in basketball
as a member of the first tteam. Leonard Visser did his share in bringing victories
to the school on the debating team.
In the Intellectual Contest we had two entries, Leonard Visser and Jewell
Gaspard. Leonard Visser. tying for first place in oratory, will represent Granite
in the Illinois Intellectual Contests. He also won second in Declamation and
with Jewell Gaspard, who won third place, will go to the Lebanon contest.
And now. with half of the leaves of the book, "Our School Career,” turned,
we leave you for another year.
Ruth Holloway
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"Campos SceA/£Rr"
Page Sixly-fout
freshmen
JANUARY CLASS OF 1931
First Roll’ — Marion Shelton. M. Galloway. R. Halter. H. Johannigmeicr, F. Green. S. Putnick.
H. Hord. Second — L. Evanoff, K. Harbig. J. Cowley. R. Dobbs. A. Boal. H. Holshouscr.
F. Snelson. Third — M. King. H. Fox. L. Pinkerton. F. Heely. R. Lee. H. McCauley.
E. Moy. Fourth — E. O'Rourke, 1. Rae. R. Maynard. R. Wagner. W. DeRousse. A. Mount.
R. Briggs. Fifth — F. Hudson. D. Edwards. M. Brown. H. Lockart. W. Morgan.
W. Niedringhaus. Niepert. Sixth — G. Schanafelt, R. Hawkins. J. Clement. R. Pendle-
ton. F. Danforth. N. Lancaster. E. Stickford. Seventh — E. Arnett. D. Raschc. C. Fallis.
E. Hagler. M. Jones. C. Forth. H. Warden. Eighth — O. Wise. P. Fleming. C. Niepert.
E. Anderson. O. Sperry. V. Roman. D. Thomas. Ninth- — N. Hart. F. Hudson, D. Corzinc.
E. Thurston. E. Hcincman. H. Prcwctt. M. Hommert.
We, the January Class of “’31,” entered the Community High School,
making a start on our four-year trip. After much excitement and worry, we
were placed in our respective classes. Not long afterward we held our first
meeting and officers were elected as follows: Faye Snelson, president: Oscar
Halter, vice-president: Lydia Bolliger, secretary-treasurer. Our deans were Miss
Rushfeldt, Miss Sheppard and Mr. Krumsiek.
In September we went back as Top Freshmen and elected as our officers:
Howard Johannigmeier, president: Frances Green, vice-president: Rosalie Hal-
ter, secretary-treasurer.
Next we became Sophomores. Oh, how glad we were that we were no
more called “Freshies!” Now we were in our second year. We soon held our
meeting and elected: Lydia Bolliger, president: Wert Holsinger, vice-president:
Thelma Pinkerton, secretary-treasurer.
Lydia Bolliger
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JUNE CLASS OF 1931
First Roil' — C. Habckost. J. Acquaviva. E. Rich. Second — V. Slay. R. Hoover. F. Zimmer.
C. Pindcll. D. Kettler. W. Miller. F. Hassel. R. Colin. L. Arbucklc. A. O'Rourke.
C. Turner. Third — W. Furlong. Dexheimcr. A. Barton. M. Rhinhardt. Holst. I. Pool.
H. Merz. Jansen. C. Buehler. D. Holley. A. Cease. Fourth — E. Hood. A. Holland.
G. Rensing. L. McMeans. M. Weaks. R. Hukster. F. Foster. L. Compton. Graf. A. Batson,
E. Hideg. Fifth — M. Jamieson. H. Dial. C. Hay. L. Lillienthal. V. Scntilf. A. Rawls.
L. Schmcrsahl, H. Farrar. D. Naumoff. A. Earney. Sixth — J. Hanfeldcr. L. McMcans.
King. I. Smith, Waffler. D. Sternberg. R. Hawkins. D. Kenney. F. Wolf. H. Voltmer.
N. Tedder. Seventh — H. Foster. H. Haack. P. Sexton. R. Beaula. M. Vcsteroff. N. Good-
paster. L. Pauley. M. Hicks. Fleming. I. Gorbe. Eighth — L. Richman. S. Spingler.
O. Woods. A. Eckert. E. Hecht. D. Stoccklin. W. Nelson. K. McLain. M. Relicy.
L. Andrews. H. Barrow. Ninth — M. Jenkins. A. Hale, Hoekstra. A. Suhre. T. Muffet.
R. Morgan. D. Williams. E. Hunter. R. Vartanian. E. Shillinger, Morgan. Tenth —
H. Harmon. A. Mount. M. Schoengardt, E. Hoy. G. Hoelscher. H. Gray. D. Spinks.
M. Faulkner. 1. Gasparich. Eleventh — V. Caldwell. I. Geslman. M. Davis. R. O'Dell.
L. Geslman R. Schermer. W. Jenkins. R. Williams, M. Cole. F. Hassel. G. Blockberger.
On September 5, two hundred fifty brave Freshman hearts stormed the
doors of Granite High and demanded to conquer.
We got in and we re here to stay for four years of fun, work and play.
wild rides and tried to ruin our reputations. After proving that we had a
right to stay, we elected our officers: Carl Habckost, president: Joseph Acqua-
viva, vice-president: Ernest Rich, secretary-treasurer. Our deans were the
venerable Mr. Haight, Miss Roberts and Miss Diehle.
Promoted! Yes. sir! Top Freshmen now. Our officers are: LeRoy
McCaleb, president: Oscar Halter, vice-president: Joseph Acquaviva, secretary-
treasurer. Ernest Rich and Joseph Acquaviva received letters in football in
their first semester. Our history is brief, but just watch us in the next few years.
Some of us had a hard time staying because the upper classmen took us for some
Carl Habehost
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Pige Sixty nine
Top Row — B. Muntyan. D. Muntyan. Second Row — R. Drocge. K. Braden. J. Measki.
M. Sweeney. E. Wyant. H. Bostwick. G. Wilson, R. Gilbert. Third Row — M. Ritchie.
P. Dale. B. Henry, J. Harris. H. Davis. J. Taylor, J. Sperry, R. Konwicka. Fourth Row —
J. Meier, E. Eaton. R. Dempster. F. Miller. J. Goodpasture. Irene Meyers. V. Dulgeroff.
J. Appel. Fifth Rou.' — E. Yuhasz. P. Santagota. E. Ward. Bernett, Luchocky. Paul
Kacera, J. Thomas. C. Cowl. Sixth Row — A. Caver. Isham. K. Braden. 1. Warford.
F. Clyde. G. Black. Skinner. Taylor.
Ourselves, a motley crowd of Freshmen came.
I'o go to High School and perchance win fame:
Full green we were and our mistakes not few.
And many a roasting fell to our lot. too —
And then, when we can Freshmen be no more.
We'll step into the joy of Sophomore.
June Appel
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ATHLETICS
OUR COACHES
Edson Smith
Byron Bozarth
Rarely is it given in the story of life for a man's work to assemble its appraisal by others.
In these days of polite flattery, when praising people, institutions, or works- — i.e., "boosting " —
is a custom, and all a man has to do to become a leading citizen is to die. it is a remarkable
occurrence for even a passing tribute to a man to coincide approximately with his real record.
These few words are unique in this respect, and due to this peculiar quality, they would occupy
first rank in a collection should any ‘anthology of eulogies" ever be assembled by an honest man.
Since the attitude of the coach towards athletics determines to so great an extent the attitude
of the students as well as the teams, the Board of Education considers the personality as well as
the previous athletic success of a coach. Mr. Bozarth had an excellent record in both of these
and he has lived up to their expectations. Our football season was the greatest of all Granite
City s football seasons, both in interest taken in the sport and in games won. This is undoubtedly
due to the pleasant yet firm way in which Mr. Bozarth has handled his teams. He has developed
an all-around athletic program for our school. Every boy has had an opportunity to enter
actively in some sport, due to the organization of reserve squads.
Mr. Smith appeared in the athletic department the first day of school and volunteered his
services and his work since then has been remarkable. Besides his work with the first teams,
he handled fifty reserve squad football boys and sixty reserve basketball players, and in the Spring
he coached the baseball team. His coaching was highly effective in developing morale as well
as in teaching the technique of the sports. Coach Smith has a temperament that is an ideal one
for high school people to come in contact with, and his sincere, whole-hearted labor and advice
has played a large part in any success athletics may have had in Granite City Community High
School for the year 1927-8.
The people of Granite City are looking forward with great expectation to our next year's
athletic program. They have every reason to expect that next year’s season will be even more
successful than this year's has been.
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FOOTBALL TEAM, 1927
Top Row — C. Sherley. T. Stroud. T. Wilson. W. Charbonnier. E. Bcshore. O. Morgan.
R. Jamieson.
Second Row — R. Miller. S. Gobble. L. Davis. E. Eli. E. Rich. C. Colin. E. Rich.
Third Row — M. Dykes. J. Acquaviva.
GAMES
0
Granite
39
6
1 3
Gillespie
25
Granite
7
Jerseyville
0
Granite
44
Belleville
3
Granite .
34
Wood River
__ 6
Granite
26
Collinsville
7
Granite
20
Centralia
46
Granite
0
East St. Louis
20
Granite
12
6
6
1 19
Granite
201
All Games
Conference
Won
6
Won
5
Tied
1
Tied
1
Lost
3
Lost ....
1
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The 1927 Granite City Community High School football team was successful in develop-
ing a fighting heart on the team, a fighting spirit in the school, and enthusiasm and football
interest in the community as a whole. In a schedule of ten games Granite won six. tied one
and lost three. In the Southwestern Conference. Granite won five, tied one and lost one.
losing the championship to East St. Louis and tieing Edwardsville for second place.
About fifty boys reported for the first practice, but as interest grew more men reported,
so that there was a total of six teams trained during the season. The candidates were not very
gigantic, as tradition demands, and it was evident from the start that to win games team ofTense
would have to be clever to develop any power, and that the players would have to be in top
condition, aggressive chargers, and vicious tacklers to show any defensive ability.
The first three weeks were spent in intensive drill on the fundamentals of the game, work
on one defensive formation, and diligent practice on one sequence of four plays and a punt
formation. This limited repertoire demanded hard blocking, hard running, sure handling of
the ball and determined tackling to win the first game at Greenville. 39 — 0.
The first Conference game was with Alton on October 1. Granite had never won a football
game from Alton in the history of the school, and few people conceded the team a chance to
upset that tradition this season. Alton expected to win on straight football and had been
coached to stop a passing attack that was not much feared. The game was played on a field
wet from a steady 24-hour downpour. Alton used the old indirect pass, which was suited to
the field and weather. Their attack showed power in the first quarter, their defense was
stubborn, and they scored in the first few minutes of play on an off- tackle smash.
Early in the second quarter Granite City scored on two forward passes which were
deceptive only because of their similarity to the five other plays that the team was using. A few
minutes later a blocked kick gave the Red and Black another touchdown, which completed the
scoring for the game and gave Granite a 13 — 6 lead at the half. Alton lost their chance for a
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second half comeback by electing to receive instead of kicking. Granite City took chances by
throwing too many passes in the second half, but the flat-footed Alton backs could stop nothing
and the ball was never out of Alton's territory during the whole half.
The first defeat was suffered at Gillespie, although the "Tiny but Tough" Granite boys
made five more first downs and gained 100 more yards from scrimmage. Gillespie took advan-
tage of frequent fumbles, and converted most of the "breaks" into touchdowns. The final
score in this non-conference game was Gillespie 25, Granite 7.
Jersey ville came to Granite on October 15. The game was a good battle for the first half,
but it ended in a 44 — 0 rout, about thirty players seeing action.
Players and fans looked forward to the Belleville game as the one to determine the real
Conference strength of th Red and Black machine. Belleville went down to defeat 34 — 3 on
the local field in a game in which Granite made no strategic errors.
Wood River was defeated on Granite High School Field. 26 — 6. The Red and Black
had made victory a habit, and the team was considered by all the Conference schools both as a
"championship contender" and one that had "made history" for its school. These two phrases
were the chief description of the teams fortunes until the end of the season.
The Home-Coming game with Collinsville was the most attractive game yet played.
Scoring plays, end runs and trick passes had been added to the team's repertoire for the first
time during the season. The first touchdown came as a result of a trick pass, but Gillaspy
of Collinsville tied the score on an intercepted pass. Thereafter the Red and Black completely
swept Collinsville before them on straight football, and finally beat them three touchdowns
to one. ...
Granite City then broke training for a week and rested up in anticipation of the cham-
pionship encounter with the undefeated East St. Louis squad. This let-up. combined with the
clever playing of the opponents, led to the Centralia defeat: the only game of the season in
which Granite City was completely outplayed.
L. Davis
Halfback
T. Stroud
Tackle
E. Beshore
Guard
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Granite City met East St. Louis for the championship of the Southwestern Conference at
Granite City on November 19 — the first time in the history of the school that the local team
had ever played for the championship of the district, and it was witnessed by the largest crowd
ever assembled at the local field. By this time the team was at the peak of its form and
condition. A peculiar running attack combined with running passes that formed a deceptive
combination had been developed, and by cleverly mixing his attack Eli piloted his team to a
touchdown in the opening minutes on a wonderfully timed and executed running pass. Davis
to Colin. Colin failed to kick goal. Granite s defense worked well, and after an exchange of
punts East St. Louis was in possession of the ball and failed to gain for two downs. Then
an East St. Louis back broke through the line for forty yards and then counted a touchdown
T. Wilson
Guard
E. Rich w. Charbonnier
Quarterback Center
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soon after. Score 6 — 6. The Granite City offense was deceptive and in the second quarter
they scored another touchdown on another spectacular running pass. Davis to Eli. Eli failed
to kick goal. As the half ended Eli had East St. Louis on the run by mixing end runs and
screen passes. The use of the latter at this stage of the game was an error in judgment.
A costly fumble early in the second half gave East St. Louis their second touchdown, and
they made the extra point. Score, East St. Louis 13. Granite City 12. The defensive work
of the Granite team in this half was phenomenal; twice East Side was held for four downs on
the goal line when unfortunate breaks had put them there. Inability to kick out of danger
was mainly responsible for the Red and Black defeat, since Granite played them an even game
in the other phases of the battle, and launched a more deceptive attack against them. East St.
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Louis gained 223 yards and lost 49, while Granite City gained 215 yards and lost 61. On
the other hand. Granite City made 14 first downs, while East St. Louis made 12. East St.
Louis won on the breaks of the game. 20 — 12. and the well-earned championship of the
Conference was theirs.
The Edwardsvillc game on Thanksgiving was a peculiar anti climax to an interesting
season. It was played on the Tigers' field in a quagmire of clay for stakes that were not very
high — second place in the Conference. Granite gained many more yards, many more first downs,
and threatened the goal line more, but were unable to score until the last minute, when they
converted an Edwardsville fumble into a touchdown, but lost the extra point on a difficult
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decision. The Tigers tied the score in the last half minute on a "sneak pass." made successfully
by the general confusion, and the Conference season ended in a tie for second place.
The morale of the team was expressed in their condition, team play, mastery of the
fundamentals of the game, sportsmanship and fight, were developed to a high degree and laid
the foundation for future achievement by demonstrating the elements of success.
Eli. as captain of the team, was a real leader, a wonderful line plunger, and vicious
defensive fullback. Davis, with his shiftiness, clever ball handling and passing, was the most
valuable back in the Conference. Jamieson, while his play was not brilliant, was the steadiest
and most dependable player on the squad. These three will be lost by graduation.
Davis, halfback, and Beshore. guard, made the first All-Conference team. Eli. quarterback:
Sherley. end. and Charbonnier. center, made the second All-Conference team. Ted Stroud, one
of the best tacklers in the Conference, was elected captain for the season of 19 28.
R. Jamieson
End
Ernest Rich
End
S. Gobble
Guard
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RESERVE FOOTBALL SQUAD
Top Row — G. Wilson, H. Lockhart, F. Mercer, W. Niedringhaus, E. Buehler. L. Evanoff.
O. Wise. G. Moran. R. Love. V, Caldwell, W, DeRousse, A. Hog.
Second Row — A. Bachtcler. T. Mayes. F. Parker. R. Briggs, E. Thurston. R. Hcrschback.
J. Rich. A. Eubanks.
Third Row — J. Saunders. W. Evans. D. Harris, N. Barbieri. N. Windsor. E. Holshouscr.
H. McClellan.
Fourth Row — J. Goodpasture. L. Mehl. V., Zable. K. Wilson.
GAMES AND SCORES
East St. Louis Junior High School 12 Granite Reserves 6
Western Military Academy Reserves 1 5 Granite Reserves 0
East St. Louis Junior High School 19 Granite Reserves 7
Western Military Academy Reserves 6 Granite Reserves 6
Marquette High School 12 Granite Reserves 6
In the present day of intensified school football all players, to succeed, must work in this
game early. So at the beginning of the football season found Granite High School keyed to a
high pitch, for they were to have a real team. After the first two games, which were won. the
interest increased and we had about seventy boys out for that sport. So the coach picked the
most promising young men and the rest formed the Reserve Squad, which was to give these boys
experience and develop them in the fundamentals of this strenuous game. Four complete teams
were formed in reserve work at the close of the season.
The boys of the Reserve Squad elected "Nick" Barbieri as their captain. During the
season six games were played and these boys, who had practically no experience at all. played
some very good games. They tied some games, but had no victories. Ed. Rich
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BASKETBALL, 19274928
Top Row — E. Stainton. E. Rich. H. Werths, Ed. Rich. C. Colin.
Bottom Row — E. Eli. T. Wilson. L. Davis. F. Parker. W. Hoelschcr.
GAMES AND SCORES
Alton
. 29
24
Jcrseyville
1 1
27
Collinsville
37
36
Edwardsville .
23
Granite
28
Madison
11
22
Alton
14
23
Jcrseyville
19
37
Staunton
41
. 23
21
30
Collinsville
Edwardsville
33
14
Granite
12
1 3
East Side
32
Granite
12
Staunton
37
Granite
20
Belleville
1 7
Granite
14
Western
33
18
East Side
16
30
Belleville
28
Granite
43
Wood River
28
Granite
. .27
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C. Colin
Forward
L. DAVIS
Captain
Forward
E. Rich
Guard
F. Parker
Forward
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BASKETBALL
The basketball squad started the season with bright prospects. The interest in the sport
was high, seventy boys having turned out for the squad, every one of whom had some under-
standing of the fundamentals of the game. In a preliminary practice game. Western Military
Academy was easily defeated, three teams from the squad sharing the victory. The season's work
then really began. There was some thrills in fundamentals, but the real emphasis was on
team play.
Alton was defeated 23 — 14 in the opening game of the Conference, by such well-organized
team play that Granite looked like a dangerous contender for the championship. The weak
Jerseyville squad was easily defeated: the score was doubled against Madison, and then came
the Collinsville game, which resulted in a Collinsville victory. This game proved a jinx, the
Red and Black quintet losing six Conference games by narrow margins of one and two points,
which would have disheartened the best of teams, but the Red and Black redoubled its efforts
and in the second game with Collinsville completely outfought and outplayed the powerful
"Kahoks." This game should have been won by five points and losing was a "tough break.''
the score being 37 36. Thus another game was lost.
The final Conference game with Wood River was forced to two overtime periods by the
fight of two teams evenly matched, but the final score gave the victory to Wood River by two
points. Although losing in score, the morale of the team was strengthened, enabling them to
give some wonderful exhibitions of floorwork and outplaying the strongest teams in the
Conference.
Granite City was eliminated from three tournaments during the season. At the Washington
University Tournament. Madison defeated Granite in an overtime game, 21 — 19. In the
County Tournament. Collinsville defeated Granite in the opening round. 38 — 15. At the
time of the District Tournament at Collinsville, the Red and Black had been winning and the
outlook was more hopeful. Alton was defeated in the opening round in a game which was
easily the best the team had played all season, it was clean and hard-fought and the victory
well earned. Granite met Madison in the second round of the tournamnt and Madison proved
itself a strong tournament team by upsetting all dope in defeating Granite. 31 — 21.
Leonard Davis, captain of the team, had a very difficult job. due to the fact that at times
the morale of the team was low. He ran the team well, never lost his fight, and was a speedy,
skillful doorman, which made possible some clever team play. Davis was named All-District
forward, an honor which he merited due to his performances in the two tournament games.
Noble Percival was an outstanding player, a fighting guard and a good sport. Tom Wilson, a
dependable player, with courageous spirit, gave his best in every game. Bob Jamieson, a
splendid gaurd. was lost in mid-season by graduation. Bib Hoelscher was a clean, hard-playing
sportsman, whose basket-eye was responsible for many points in important games. "Salty”
Parker, a Sophomore, shows prospects for splendid work in the future.
The team made progress throughout the season and good sportsmanship and hard playing
were exhibited by the Red and Black on the floor at all times. Granite City was outplayed in
only two Conference games: The game at Collinsville and the East St. Louis game at home.
Another season should see a winning Red and Black basketball team.
Letter-men: Davis. Parker. Hoelscher. Eli, Wilson. Jamieson. Stainton. Colin. Werths.
Edwin Rich and Percival.
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RESERVE SQUAD
Teams were divided according to weight. There were four classes: Lightweights, middle-
weights. heavyweights, and the fourth class, boys with some basketball experience.
In Reserve Basketball there were 16 games played during the season: ten of these games
were won and six lost. The plan of the Reserve Squad was to give the oncoming players
basketball experience. This was the policy adopted by Granite City Community High School.
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TENNIS
With Spring came tennis and due to the enthusiasm for this sport an exceptionally good
schedule was arranged. The team consisted of James Mills, Justin Windsor and Wilfred
Hoelscher. With fight in their hearts and skill in their racquets, the team smashed through a
very successful and enjoyable season.
SECOND ANNUAL STATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TRACK MEET
Officials
W. F. Coolidge, principal of Granite City Community High School, manager.
W. H. Summers, director intramural athletics. Washington University, referee and starter.
R. A. Higgins, football coach. Washington University, head finish judge.
H. G. Bogue. athletic coach. Granite City Community High School, clerk of the course.
Timers, judges, scorer, and least but not last. D. Gosheff. announcer.
Preliminaries 9:30 A. M. Finals 1:30 P. M.
Preliminaries held in shot, discus, javelin, broad jump: 50. 100. 220-yard dashes, and
the high and low hurdles.
Track Events
50-yard dash. 100-yard dash. 220-yard dash. 440-yard dash. 880-yard dash 120-yard
high hurdles, one mile run. 220-yard low hurdles, half-mile relay.
Field Events
Pole vault, javelin throw, high jump, broad jump, shot put. discus throw.
Winners of first and second places of this district went to the State University of Illinois
meet at Illinois University at Champaign. 111.
Granite won fourth place in both the half-mile and the 220-yard dashes, receiving a total
of four points.
O. Graf fifth in half-mile run. O. Halter fourth in 220-yard dash.
TRACK SCHEDULE FOR 1928
April 7 — Interclass Meet.
April 14 — Dual Meet at East Side.
April 21 — Triangular Men at Granite with Wood River and Collinsville.
April 28 — McKendree.
May 5 — Quadrangular Meet at Edwardsvillc — Alton. Granite, Wood River.
May 1 2 — -District State Meet — Granite City.
May 19 — State Finals at Urbana.
May 26 — Southwestern Meet — Granite City.
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BASEBALL, 1927
April 8 — Granite journeyed to Kirkwood, Mo., where they met and
defeated the Kirkwood nine. 6 to 5. "Chalky" Alfrey pitched a great game,
striking out twelve men. Judd and Colin also starred.
April 13 — Belleville defeated Granite, 10 to 5, in a close game. Dobbs
stole second base three times. Graff and Parker each got two base hits.
April 15 — Granite opposed Mascoutah. Granite turned in eight men.
defeating Mascoutah. 8 to 4. Jamieson pitched a good game.
April 22 — Granite met Collinsville for the first home game. Once again
the Kahoks defeated us, 9 to 5. Poneloit of Collinsville pitched an excellent
game.
April 29 — Granite trimmed Wood River, 10 to 6. Jamieson struck out
ten men. Blevins, Graff and Dobbs got triples. Colin and Dobbs both hit
a double.
May 6 — Granite entertained Belleville at the cost of a 6 — 3 score. Dobbs
hit a home run, scoring Graff, thus accounting for two of Granite’s runs.
May 9 — Granite dropped its second straight game to East St. Louis, 8 to 2.
Ropiequet of East St. Louis allowed only nine scattered hits.
May 13 — Granite City defeated Kirkwood, 3 to 0. Dobbs and Rich each
scored home runs. Colin stole second and beat out two hits. Jamieson pitched
for Granite.
May 17 — East Side found Jamieson for 11 hits and 6 runs, defeated
Granite 6 — 3.
May 23 — Granite defeated O Fallon, 8 — 6. Every Granite man played
his best and the enthusiasm of the players did much to win the game.
This was the best baseball season that Granite had experienced for a long
while. The team won six games and lost five out of the eleven played this year.
The letter-men were: Blevins, Lignoul, Colin. Parker, Graff. Judd, Dobbs.
Jamieson and Huffstutler.
Although last year it was decided to discontinue baseball, we have again
organized a baseball team, and the following give promise of showing us a good
season: Pitchers — Blevins, McCaleb: catchers — Ed. Rich. Wilson, Holsinger;
fi rst — Lignoul, Taylor; second — Colin: third — Werths; shortstop — Parker;
outfielders — Graff, Sugg. Harry Meyers, Sobolewski, Rosche. Holshouser and
Acquaviva.
Page Eighty-eight
CTIVITIES
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
These people were chosen for general scholarship, school interest in a wide
variety of activities and good personality.
Wilfred Hoelscher. Joseph Kurre. Margaret Merz. Edna Abbott. Paula Dexheimer
Honors have been given to the following for special work in the branch
of activity mentioned.
SCHOLARSHIP
Bozidar Muntyan. Carl Craig. Wallace Haines. Thelma Austin. Mary Scgar. Maxine Wood.
Esther Byland. Howard Blevins. Ethel Kaldi. Leland Poole. Ethel Hideg, Helen Voltmer,
Miodrag Muntyan. Dobrilla Muntyan.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Joseph Kurre. Leonard Visser, Wallace Haines, Bozidar Muntyan.
HOME ECONOMICS
Gladys Marshall. Edna Abbott. Vivian Huggins, Hildred Veatch.
BUSINESS and COMMERCIAL
Charles Colin, Eleanor Fix, Elizabeth Brockman.
SHOP
Ellsworth Dewey. Thomas Mayes. Faye Snelson. Howard Blevins. William Clendenin.
Freeman Wolfe
ANNUAL
Frances MacLeod, Eunice Wood. Neola Luster.
PEP
Kathryn Kennedy. Dragie Gosheff. Chester Christy
ATHLETICS
Boys — Leonard Davis, Thomas Wilson, Charles Colin, Francis Parker.
Girls — Jewell Gaspard. Lavenia Meacham. Esther Tratrler. Elsie Lovel.
Page Ninety
MAY DAY 1927
I
There was a child's paradise, a brilliant heaven where Mother Goose pre-
sided and lived with all her children. There was a visitor that day, a noble
visitor, her attendants and followers. The queen. Georgia Chappee, in her
stately robes, entered, and tiny pages of the royal court carried the train of her
gown. The attendants. Beatrice Cummings and Alberta Kirkpatrick, followed
and were made welcome. The followers, the Senior girls of '27, concluded
the processional of royalty. And then Mother Goose and all her children
came to the heaven of Make-Believe-Come-True and found favor in the eyes
of the queen.
Jack Spratt and his buxom wife. Little Bo-peep, the Four and Twenty
Blackbirds, Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Old King Cole, and the many other
members of that friendly group made merry on the campus of the queen. The
Zephyrs blew, Boy Blue danced, and Simple Simon and the Pieman enacted
an Irish jig.
The recessional of the rhyme folk and visitors concluded the entertainment.
The paradise, that bubble of imagination, vanished, and the spell was broken.
Page Ninety-one
HARVEST HOME
MAY QUEEN ATTENDANTS
Alberta Kirkpatrick Beatrice Cummings
Ho, hum! Guess I’ll get up now.’’ John Jones arose, dressed and
looked out of the window.
Beautiful day for the Home-Coming, a typical Autumn day.” Mr. Jones
put on his hat and went to the station, where he purchased a ticket for
Granite City. Arriving at Granite, he immediately set out for the Community
High School.
Sure hope I'll be in time for the start of the game,” he said, walking up
Madison avenue. "Hello: wonder who they’re killing? Such a noise!" He
purchased a ticket and went inside the gate. A few minutes later Mr. Jones,
HARVEST QUEEN ATTENDANTS
Mary Eugene Gaspard Edna Barney
Page Ninetg-two
casting dignity to the winds, shouted with the rest. Bud Colin had just made
the first touchdown of the game.
"Whee-e-e!" yelled Mr. Jones. "1 wonder how Collinsville like that?”
The day was typical of Autumn, a rather chilly wind was blowing, but
the enthusiastic rooters didn't know it. They felt no sense of cold, their
hearts were with those boys who were fighting and winning that brave fight
on the gridiron. The crowd was hoarse from shouting, but when the gun
barked and Granite had won. such a shout went up from the loyal rooters,
that the people in a dirigible, sailing overhead, looked down to see what was
the matter.
’Mr. Jones smiled blissfully. "Now for one of the Home Economics girls'
Swiss steak suppers,” he said, and hastened to the cafeteria, where he ate an
excellent supper and met several old classmates of his.
At seven-thirty he and his friend entered the auditorium, where they
secured good seats. Suddenly amid a terrible noise, the curtain rose on "Union
Station for a Day.” A tall young fellow, acting as train caller, shouted the
names of several stations. Mr. Jones recognized him as Bob Jamieson. June
Isbell, as a spinster, and William Marshall, as a widower with five children,
sent the crowd into paroxysms of laughter.
A young couple, who were just married, were disagreeably surprised when
a party of friends arrived at the station to see them off. Two children who
were going on a visit to their grandmother, furnished an amusing scene. A
young couple, planning an elopement, were almost intercepted by the parents
of the girl. A poor old woman in an odd costume missed her train. She
indignantly explained to the train master that she was going to a funeral and
that the train should have waited.
And then the Top Senior girls entered the station and the 1927 May Queen
read a telegram which stated that Sybil Austin was to be Harvest Queen.
Georgia placed the crown on Sybil’s head amid the applause of the audience.
“The students of dear old Granite High have chosen a lovely queen,” said
Mr. Jones to his friend.
“Yes, indeed,” the friend replied, "Sybil makes a very pretty queen.”
The Senior girls then sang the Alma Mater, and as the closing strains of
that song, so dear to students of Granite High, died away, the curtain fell on
“Union Station for a Day.”
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Page Ninety-five
BOYS’ QUARTET
Miss Sheppard. E. Rich. W. Charbonnier. D. Goshcff. L. Visser.
The quartet represents the only boys' musical activity in the school. The
four places on this year's quartet were filled by William Charbonnier. first
tenor: Edwin Rich, second tenor: Dragi Gosheff, first bass: Leonard Visser.
second bass. The boys are ably assisted and tutored by Miss Sheppard.
Last year the quartet consisted of William Charbonnier, Edwin Rich.
Robert Jamieson and Russell Miller. The last two boys mentioned graduated
with the January Class of 1928.
The Boys' Quartet adds mirth and music to the “pep” meetings which
are held before every game and meet. They also sing at church entertainments.
A meet is held at McKendree College every year, in which athletics, literary
readings and music are included. The quartet entered last year and made a
very good showing.
The boys plan to give some very good numbers before the school term
draws to a close.
Page Ninety-six
ORCHESTRA
Back Row — W. Charbonnicr. W. Niedringhaus. Prof. Robbins. H. Fox. Ed. Thurston.
Second Row — W. Holsinger. E. Jackson. B. Jilek. K. Bergman. F. Hassel. E. Reisachcr.
O. Sperry. R. Hoekstra.
Sealed — R. Hoekstra. C. Hoy. J. Apple. D. Thomas. J. Kinner. R. Dempster. W. McCormach.
E. Kahle. L. Evanoff. P. Austin. E. Hagler.
I he orchestra, which is directed by Prof. Robbins, is the organization in
our High School which furnishes entertainment within entertainments. It is
that organization which furnishes practically all the special music at our
programs and shows. 7'hc orchestra is improving each year and since it is not
perfect, let us strive for a larger and better orchestra in the future. We owe
thanks to Mr. Robbins for the work he has accomplished in our High School
along orchestral lines and we sincerely hope that he will keep up the good work.
Herbert Dexheimer
Page Ninety-seven
GIRLS’ HI-Y
Top Row — H. Benjamin. M. Brown. A. Meyer. L. Waldt. M. Merz, R. Holloway.
V. Arbogast. E. Wright.
Second Row — E. Wood. J. Isbell. N. Johnson. H. Bolliger. V. Huggins. N. Grammaticoff.
First Row — Miss Spencer. B. Kerch. E. M. Niepert, K. Kennedy. R. Wadlow. T. Hands.
H. Morgan. M. Tedder. H. Romine.
In 1926 the advisers of the Boys' Hi-Y organized a similar club for the
girls. The adviser was Miss Blanche Richards, succeeded by Miss Mable
Spencer, and Miss Mabel Gibson and Mrs. Maticka being other advisers.
The girls hold a meeting every Monday night at the Y. M. C. A. Here
are discussed problems, both religious and social, which now and later will
confront the girls in high school and other life. Also, plans are suggested and
carried out for assisting and sponsoring school activities.
In this way the Hi-Y Club has given to the school good, conscientious girls
who wish to do the most in their power for the school and community.
Last summer the Hi-Y Clubs made several enjoyable trips to the Municipal
Opera. After two attempts they dodged the rainy season and got to Rock
Springs Park in Alton for an outing. Several entertainments were given by
them, one for the football boys and their friends, and another for the alumni
at Dexheimer's. Above these loom, however, the parties given by Mr. and
Mrs. Maticka. Every Hi-Y member enjoyed these to full extent and everyone
felt completely at home.
The future holds several interesting events. Among these are the mothers'
tea. the hay-ride and the annual joint banquet. Thus the Hi-Y life fulfills its
purpose, being religious and social.
Margaret Merz
Page Ninety-eight
BOYS’ HI-Y
From Row— J. Lynch. W. Haines. H. Dcxheimer. L. Hopkins. W. Charbonnier. C. Lancaster.
L). Cariss. I . Mayes.
The Boys Hi-'i Club is an organization of high school boys sponsored
by the Y. M. C. A. Its purpose is to create, maintain and extend throughout
the school and community high standards of Christian character. The platform
is: Clean Living. Clean Speech. Clean Athletics and Clean Scholarship. The
dynamic is contagious Christian character. The objective is sacrificial service,
Christian manhood and fourfold development.
The club was organized five years ago under the supervision of Mr Raut
general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Shortly after the club s organization.’
Mr. hlmer Frohardt accepted the position, on the request of the boys, as
sponsor and discussion leader. Mr. Frohardt has served the club very faithfully
and efficiently during the five years. In due respect for his excellent work he
was presented by the boys of the club with a jeweled Hi-Y pin. which is the
highest award of the National Hi-Y Council. Meetings are held each Monday
evening at the Y. M. C. A., where problems pertaining to life of high school
students are discussed.
The club endeavors to work in harmony with all other school organiza-
tions. It was through the efforts of the Hi-Y that the Four-Square clubs were
organized. 1 he outstanding achievements of the club during the past years
have been the sponsoring of the Older Boys' Conference and the sponsoring
of the Four C s campaign.
Much of the progress and achievement of the dub has been due to the
capable supervision of Mr. Barney Maticka, Y. M. C. A. Boys' Work secretary
and club supervisor, who was also instrumental in the organization of the
Madison-St. Clair Hi-Y Council, composed of five Hi-Y clubs, which meets
four times a year to lay plans for the development of the Hi-Y movement
The boys who have served in the capacity of officers for the past semester
are as follows. Charles Lancaster, president: Herbert Dexheimer. vice-president:
1 homas Ivlayes, treasurer, and Arthur Gullette. secretary.
C. M. Lancaster
Page Ninety -nine
S. O. I. A. P.
Top Row — Kenneth Thomas. James Rich, Wm. Niedringhaus. F. Wolfe.
Front Row — C. Richie. A. Eubanks. N. Barbicri. 0. Thurston. I. Wiesman. R. Briggs.
J. Markham. H. Fox. J. Acquaviva.
The S. O. I. A. P.. a club comprised mostly of boys from last Fall's reserve football
squad, organized to create better fellowship and understanding and to back, to the limit, any
enterprise undertaken by the school — athletic or otherwise.
MINUTE MEN
Top Row — C. Craig. E. Dewey. A. Cease. C. Bueler. W. Niedringhaus. W. Flolsinger. J. Rich.
R. Briggs. N. Barbieri, F. Snelson.
Second Row — T. Mayes. W. Wrest. B. Neaville. M. Jamieson. H. Bergman. B. Kerch.
E. Thurston, K. Thomas. A. Eubanks. J. Markham.
Bottom Row- — Mr. Lease, E. Geppert. L. Pinkerton. E. May. B. Jaimet, J. Lynch. H. Williams,
H. Fox. J. Schanafelt. F. Wolfe. C. Richie. Mr. Smith.
The Minute Men is an organization of students banded together for the purpose of further-
ing school development. It was organized by a group of eight students who met to discuss the
high school bond issue which was up before the public to be voted upon at that time.
The officers are: H. Williams, president: R. Holloway, vice-president; C. Craig, secretary-
treasurer. Mr. Edson Smith and Mr. G. J. Lease were elected unanimously by the club as
faculty supervisors. H. Williams.
Page One Hundred
BOYS’ FOUR-SQUARE CLUB
Top Row — J. Rich. E. Rich. V. Caldwell, L. Evanoff. D. Edwards. A. Holland. W. Dagy.
R. McGee.
Front Row — W. Nicperl. H. Eaton. J. Acquaviva. H. Lockhart. A. Hoy. H. Fox. R. Fleming.
R. Lovel. Mr. Krumsiek.
The Boys' Four-Square Club was organized last Fall, for the Freshman boys. The purpose
of the club is to get the Freshman boy interested in school activities and to promote clean living.
The club is under the supervision of Mr. Alfred Krumsiek. The officers of the club are:
Ernest Rich, president: James Rich, vice-president: William Dagy. treasurer: avJ Luban
Evanoff, secretary. H. Eaton
PEP CLUB
Top Roue — M. Woods. R. Wadlow. E. Trattlcr, J. Gaspard. I. Stuart. E. Abbot. E. Woods.
V. Jones. R. Holloway. E. Meyer. P. Austin. N. Grammaticoff. V. Huggins. M. Brown.
M. Jamieson.
Bottom Row — Miss Spencer. E. Todd, L. Hopkins. H. Trecsh, J. Isbell. K. Kennedy. L. Christy.
H. Williams. C. Lancaster. B. Kerch.
The Pep Club, organized for the uplifting of school spirit in dear old Granite High, has
kept its good record of insuring real pep meetings, and well-attended athletics. Under the
capable influence of our most worthy officers — Edna Abbott. Edward Todd, and Francis Seago —
the club has grown and prospered, due largely to the wonderful football season in 1927.
Yours for our glorious Alma Mater,
Francis Seago
Page One Hundred and One
GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
E. Meyer. P. Miller. T. A. Murphy. L. Mecham. M. Merz. G. Roseberry. A. Rouland.
E. Schnatzmeycr. T. Austin. B. Azdell. H. Benjamin. K. Bergmann. F. lair. M I Brown
M. Brown. Mrytle Brown. G. Brcuer. L. Christy. F. Craven. M. Davis. A. M. Dewerff.
B. England. A. Foster. C. Fix. J. Gaspard. R. Holloway. H. Holshouser. R. Halter. R. Hackl.
E. Heincman. M. Henson. M. Jamieson. N. Johnson. R. Jones. D. Kennedy. K. Kennedy.
B. Kerch. V. Kraus. R. Lee. E. Lovel. M. Lyons. N. Luster. G. Marshall. E. Massie. M. Shelton
H. Spalding. I. Stuart. D. Stoecklin. V. Slay. E. Taylor, M. Tedder. N. Tedder.
^ ^ Catrls Athletic Association was organized in Granite City four years
ago under the supervision of Miss Maurine Gilpin, athletic instructor. It has
grown steadily, increasing in membership, pleasant experiences, and good habits.
There are four awards given to the girls by the State Association. In order
to get an award each girl must adhere strictly to training rules, besides partici-
pating in some activities taken up at school. The organized sports, for which
the girls get points are: Hockey. Soccer. Basketball. Baseball, and Track.
The Southern Illinois G. A. A. Camp was at Giant City Park last year.
There was a large number of girls from Granite who attended the camp. The
girls that went are glad of it. and they and many of the others are planning
to go again this year.
I he Granite City chapter of the organization has started something new
this year. For the annual Spring banquet, representatives from a group of
different cities were invited. It was a successful and brilliant movement, and
it seems to have started a rolling stone.
T he ideal and goal of the Girls’ Athletic Association is not only to train
mind and muscle, but also to develop clean sportsmanship among the girls.
T he goal is a star that is high in the heavens, but it seems to come nearer
every year.
Esther Trattler
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CHEMISTRY CLUB
Top Rou> — W. Baker. D. Cariss. I. Wiesman. T. Wilson. L. Davis. E. Caldwell. J. Cook.
C. Lancastter, W. Niedringhaus, E. Stainton.
Second Row — H. Williams, S. Schneider, H. Weber. E. Kelly. B. Neaville. E. Thurston.
J. Markham.
Third Row — M. Spencer. J. Lynch. H. Thureau. H. Dexheimer. L. Hopkins. H. Benjamin.
M. Brown, S. Nelson, E. Meyer. V. Huggins. M. Brown. F. Wolfe.
Front Row — M. Wood. E. Wood. F. Snyder. F MacLeod. R. Wadlow. D. Little. E. ToJd.
W. Charbonnier. B. Muntyan. B. Jaimet. O. Ash. M. Hommert. A. Roland R Lee
W. Holst.
The Chemistry Club was organized in December, 1926, by Mr. William
Holst. The officers elected were: Charles Alfrey, president: Clarence Hausafus.
vice-president, and Georgia Chappee, secretary-treasurer. The purpose of the
organization was to create an interest in chemistry and chemical education. All
students in chemistry were eligible for membership.
1 he activities for the first year were confined to the Chemistry Open House.
In this the club wished to bring out the relationship of chemistry to the home,
to medicine and to industry. About 350 visitors viewed the demonstration.
In the Fall of 1928 the club elected the following officers: Bozidar
Muntyan. president: William Charbonnier. vice-president, and Edward Todd,
secretary-treasurer. Membership increased over last year, for there were about
seventy-five students in chemistry.
On April 14, 1928. the second annual demonstration was arranged. This
open house attracted a much larger crowd. More experiments were performed
and more exhibits were displayed. The chief attraction of the evening was
an address by Dr. B. S. Hopkins, entitled "Chemistry in Everyday Affairs.”
Dr. B. S. Hopkins is professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois.
He is widely known as the discoverer of Element Number 61, which he named
Illinium in honor of our state.
William Charbonnier
Page One Hundred and Three
GNOTHAUTII
K. Bergman. 0. Beshore. A. Cease. M. Costello. M. Costlcy. M. Davies, C. DcRousse
A. DeWerff. E. Dewey. J. Gaspard. M. Gorbe. L. Hornsby. D. Hoskinson. H. Holloway.
E. Kelly, B. Kerch. A. Lanahan. M. Lyons. M. Lignoul. E. Massic. E. Mosby. S. Popovska.
E. Scherf. V. Surratt. F. Scago. H. Thureau. H. Thureau. H. Treesh. L. Visser. V. Wachter.
B. Neaville. E. Reisachcr. C. Gerbig. U. Looney. Z. Rudolph. F. Hyddig. H. Spalding.
H. Werths. H. Weber. Miss Roberts.
DELPHI ANS
W. Hoelscher. C. O'Rourke. C. Colin, E. Trattler. E. Abbot. P. Austin. V. Arbogast.
H. Benjamin, C. Booth. E. Caldwell. J. Carty, J. Cook. C. Craig. T. Cooper. W. Charbonnier.
H. Dexheimer. E. Fresen. A. Fleishman, N. Grammaticoff, L. Hommert. M. Hommert.
V. Huggins. A. Jacobs. G. Jannsen. N. Honson, V. Jones. V. Kraus. N. Krill. L. Markgraf,
M. Merz. E. Meyer. H. Meyer. B. Muntyan. T. Murphy. S. Nelson. E. Niepert. A. Soboleski
C. Sugg. H. Vartanian. L. Vartanian. E. Wright. L. Davis. E. Rich. W. Baker.
Page One Hundred and Four
ARGONAUTS
T. Austin. I. Bratvogel. J. Brcckenridgc. E. Brady. M. Brown. K. Burns. J. Cooley.
T. Dougherty. D. Gertsch. D. Goeheff. W. Haines. T. Hands. E. Hansen. B. Hawks. P. Henson.
L Hopkins. J. Isbell. B. Jaimet. K. Remedy. J. Kurrc. C. Lancaster. D. Little. E. Lovel.
J. Lynch. E. MacL-od. G. Marburger. G. Marshall. T. Hayes. F. Mitchell. E. Miller. H. Morgan
M. Murray. B. Ncaville. C. Reinhardt. W. Rinder. B. Rhodes. S. Schneider. F. Schnatzmeyer.
Z. Smith. I . Snyder. E. Stainton. I. Stuart. C. Sowell. L. Sutton. S. B. Thomas. E. Todd.
A. Towse. R. Wadlow. I. Weaks. T. Wilson. E. Wood, M. Wood.
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ILLIOLIANS
T. Aaron. E. Anderson. A. Bachteler. M. Ballet. N. Barbieri, E. Berkley, R. Boyer.
M. Brown. E. Byland. D. Cariss. E. Cherry. P. Cale. Wm. Clendenin. E. Carzine. M. Courtney.
L. Dewey. M. Doyle. I . Ehlcrt. E. Eli. B. England. E. Fix. M. Freeman. S. Gobble. O. Graf.
E. Gray, V. Harbig, M. Hommert. N. Johnson. M. Jones, W. Kowalk. D. Krauskopf, R. Lee.
B. Lindsey. Wm. McCormick. I.. Meacham. A. Michel. W. Mosby. C. Meyers. H. Pearson.
H. Romine. H. Rutherford. A. Senciper. M. Segar. R. Stanek. M. Squire. H. Vasil. L. Waldt.
I. Wiesman. A. Williams. H. Williams. A. Yuhasz.
Page One Hundred and Five
DEBATING
Debating has at last taken its rightful place among
the outstanding activities of the school. The enthu-
siasm of the student hody over the various contests,
this last year, was very great. Many tried out for
the team and from these, seven boys were chosen.
Joseph Kurrc, James Lynch and Bozidar Muntyan
were on the Negative team. Herbert Dexheimer,
Leonard Visser, Leonard Hopkins and Edward
Todd were on the Affirmative team.
The teams of the district were much stronger
and better prepared than ever before. The debates
were, indeed, all very interesting and did not lack in
rivalry. The question for debate, “Resolved: That
the McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill Should Be
Enacted Into Federal Law,” required a great amount
of study and preparation. In all the decisions Joseph Kurre
except one, the Granite City team came out the
highest. Therefore, the local team won in the sub-district and participated in
the District Tournament.
DEBATES
Negative Affirmative
T earn T earn
Granite City 3 2
Edwardsville 0 1
Granite City 3 1
Greenville 0 2
Granite City 3 2
Watson 0 1
Miss Blackburn. L. Hopkins. B. Muntyan. E. Todd. H. Dexheimer. J. Lynch. L. Visser
Page One Hundred and Six
ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING
March 22 saw the fourth annual Interclass Intellectual Contest. Year after
year the ability and preparation shown by contestants grows more marked. By
careful preparation and intensive practice. Miss Blackburn has built into the
high school a Public Speaking Department whose members, both in numbers
and ability, are unsurpassed by any high school in the state.
The feature of this year's contest was the Declamation Division This
group of five contestants all gave cuttings from famous plays. Certainly nothing
is harder to give than a play in which the speaker must interpret several char-
acters. As the selectons were given wonderfully well, it follows that every
contestant was the product of long training and experience. Wallace Haines
won first with a sparkling characterization of "The Poor Nut." Second place
went to Leonard Visser, who gave "The Valiant.”
In extemporaneous speaking. Bozidar Muntyan faced his first contest
audience. He spoke clearly and forcefully, but lost to one whose superior
experience gave him every advantage, Joseph Kurre, the veteran of Miss Black-
burn s Public Speaking group. The winners of the other group met in oration
and there was fought the battle royal. Judges and audience alike were astounded
at the closeness of the contestants. A triple tie was the result. Medals were
given to Leonard Visser. Wallace Haines and Joseph Kurre.
When the final votes were counted the Seniors had nine points. Juniors
seven and Sophomores six. The cup was carried off the stage in triumph by
Wallace Haines, who represented the Seniors.
Extemporaneous — B. Muntyan, J. Kurre.
Oration — L. Visser. W. Haines. J. Kurre.
Declamation — L. Hopkins, J. Gaspard, L. Visser, W. Haines, H. Morgan.
Top Row — J. Isbell, L. Hopkins, W. Haines. L. Visser. B. Muntyan. J. Lynch.
Bottom Row — Miss Blackburn. E. Todd. H. Morgan. R. Wadlow. E. Trattler. J. Gaspard,
H. Dexheimer. R. Schermcr.
Page One Hundred and Seven
1928 GRANOIS LITERARY STAFF
Neola Luster
Art Editor
Eugene O'Rourke Paula dexheimer
Assistant Art Editor Assistant Class Editor
Edna Abbott Eunice Wood Wilered Hoelscher Cecelia O Rourke
Class Editor Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Feature Editor
Nelda Hart
Assistant Art Editor
William Clendenin Edwin Rich
Assistant Feature Editor Athletic Editor
Page One Hundred and Eight
1928 GRANOIS BUSINESS STAFF
June Isbell
Circulation and
Advertising
Edna Barney
Assistant
Advertising Manager
Harold Williams Virginia Lee Boggs
Circulation Editor Advertising
Cornelius Townsend Frances MacLeod Alvin Cease
Advertising Business Manager Advertising
Marion Barney
Advertising
Helen Morgan
Advertising
Elizabeth Brockman
Stenographer
Page One Hundred and Nine
“OUR ANNUAL”
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It is the task of the Literary Staff to find a theme and to develop that
theme uniquely, artistically and effectively throughout. The Annual is aimed
to be a well-rounded record of the high school life, a treasure chest of many
pleasant memories, a history of the community and a library volume you may
be proud to own. We take this opportunity to thank all who have co-operated
with us to make the annual a success.
I he Business Staff of the GRANOIS is responsible for the collection and
distribution of the funds for the Annual. At the time, when the year book
was changed from a class to a school enterprise, Mr. Haight suggested the plan
of finance having through available sources — advertising, organization pay-
ments, and sale of books. We wish to take this opportunity to thank all
contributors to our fund.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Commercial and Home
Economics Departments for their many kindnesses shown during the editing
of The Granois.
eSSOUSsh
Page One Hundred and Ten
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB
Back Row — Pearl Lorene Austin. H. Gcrtsch. M. Segar.
Middle Row — H. Benjamin, H. Rominc. C. Gerbig. E. Looney. A. Krohne.
Front Row — H. Vcatch. V. Huggins. N. Grammaticoff. D. Looney.
\ he G. C. H. S. Home Economics Club was organized January 30, 1928.
with Miss Mable Gibson as sponsor. The following officers were elected:
Edna Abbott, president: Vivian Huggins, vice-president: Pearl Lorene Austin,
secretary: Nada Grammaticoff, treasurer.
The purpose of the Home Economics Club is to train active and efficient
leaders among high school girls for home and community life and to create an
interest in home economics in the high school.
The club meets every second Wednesday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. One-
half credit is allowed if the member earns one hundred points, twenty of which
must be in club activities.
Page One Hundred and Twelve
Back Row — M. King. M. Sortor. Mrs. Johnson. M. Lignoul. M. Brown. E. Byland. M. Costello.
Front Row — N. Lancaster. E. Holshouser. L. Richmond. B. Jilek. M. Jenkins.
The Girls' Four-Square Club was organized in January. 1927, with Mrs.
Russell Johnson as adviser. The club was organized for Freshman girls, but
was later extended to include Sophomores. The purpose of the Four-Square is:
1 o create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high
standards of Christian character and to make the Bottom Freshmen feel at home.
The club meets every Monday evening at the Y.
topic is discussed, pertaining to high school life.
A party was given by the girls for their mothers in the Spring of 1927,
and in January, 1928. a party with the Boys' Four-Square Club was enjoyed.
Every month the club has a social meeting in the club room.
The girls thank the Hi-Y girls for organizing the club and helping to get
it started.
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Page One Hundred and Seventeen
“SMILING THROUGH”
Presented by the June Class of 1927.
ALICE SIT BY THE FIRE"
Prologue by
ALICE Marian Barney
AMY Mary E. Gaspard
COLONEL Robert Jamieson
COSMO William Marshall
Property Manager- — Paula Dexheimer
Stage Manager
Edna Barney
GENEVRA Nelda Hart
RICHARDSON Helen Saegesser
STEVE Chester Christy
Nurse Ruth Lee
Business Manager — Earl Riley
— Louis Berry
'THE POOR
Colonel Small Daniel Cariss
MARJORIE BLAKE Gladys Marshall
JULIA Winters Irene Stewart
JOHN Miller Wallace Haines
"HUB" SMITH Cornelius Townsend
"MAGPIE” Welch Thomas Mayes
"SPIKE" Hoyt Leonard Davis
WALLIE PIERCE William McCormick
NUT"
Professor Deming Nobel Percival
COACH Jackson Wilfred Hoelscher
DOC SPURNEY Bozidar Muntyan
An Official Starter Eloyd Mitchell
A FRESHMAN Benjamin Jaimet
Betty Cecelia O'Rourke
HELEN Eunice Wood
REGGIE Frances MacLeod
Two Ohio Runners — James Cook. Harry Meyer.
Three Wisconsin Runners — Wayne Kowalk. Leland Markgraf, Clarence Sugg.
Rooters — All members of Senior Class.
Business Manager— Margaret Merz.. Prompter— Margaret Merz
Property Manager — Elma Meyer Stage Manager — Bozidor Muntyan
Assistants Floyd Mitchell. Mildred Brown. Freda Snyder, Eleanor Fix. Vermyla Harbig
Page One Hundred and Eighteen
HUMOR
Bi.ro»E * uo £ouc* T/C/rt
AFTcn
Maybe school teachers had better
not read this:
A school teacher died and went to
heaven. When he arrived at the
golden gate, St. Peter asked him what
his profession was.
“A school teacher,” he replied.
"Well,'' said St. Peter, ‘'you’ll
have to take an examination before
you can enter heaven.”
* * *
Bob Jamieson: ‘ Bill, what made
you give up singing in the choir?”
Bill C. : “I was absent one Sunday,
and someone asked if the organ had
been mended.”
* * *
Herbert Dexheimer was taking an
exam in arithmetic. He had been
getting along fine until he came to the
tenth question, which read, “If on?
horse runs ten miles in one hour, how
long would it take two horses to run
ten miles?”
Herbert thought a while and final-
ly wrote down, ‘‘My father is a min-
ister and I refuse to have anything to
do with horse racing.”
Mr. Coolidge: "How’s the boy
getting along at college, Mr. Kelly!”
Mr. Kelly: "Fine! He’s taken up
swimming now. In his last letter he
said he spends all of his time at Kelly
pool.”
* * *
Vermyla (to Carmen, after they’re
in bed): "There’s company down-
stairs.”
Carmen: “How do you know?”
Vermyla: “Well, don’t you hear
Mamma laughing at Dad's jokes?”
* * *
L. Davis: "Mr. Bolliger, er — that
is, I would like to, er — that is. I
mean I have been going with Hulda
for three years.”
Mr. Bolliger: "Well, whaddya
want — a pension?”
* * *
Tom Wilson: "Yes, sir, fellows:
I'm getting five dollars per.”
"What? Five dollars per day!”
"Naw; perhaps."
* * *
Gladys Marshall says Ernie is a
clean football player, because he plays
on the scrub team.
Page One Hundred and Twenty
Page One Hundred and T wentg-one
Mr. Haight: “I think you would
have passed in history if you had paid
a little attention.''
V. Lee: “Why. Mr. Haight. I paid
as little attention as possible. I'm
sure.”
* * *
Ed. Rich: "What time should I
come tonight?”
Edna B. : "Come after dinner.”
Ed.: “That’s what I was coming
after.”
* * *
Wanted A date. I am very
good-looking and not at all tight.
Marie or Katherine preferred. Apply
to Ed. Beshore.
♦ ♦ ♦
Mr. DeGroff: “What I told you,
my son, is the story of the World
War!”
His Son: “Gee! Papa: what did
they need the rest of the army for?”
* * *
Ed. Rich: “That is Grace Personi-
fied.”
Pat.: "What did you say her last
name was?”
Mr. Krumsiek (in Commercial
Geography) : “Johnny, do you know
the population of Granite City?”
Student: “No, sir: not all of them.
I've only lived here two years.”
* * *
Revised Definition: Heredity is
something a father believes in until
his son begins acting like a darn fool.
* * *
X.: "Didn’t I see you taking a
tramp through the woods yesterday?”
Hulda: “The idea! That was my
father!”
♦ * *
Thelma Anne Murphy: "I live in
the country now. It's terribly dull.”
Freda: “It must be. What do you
miss most?”
Thelma Anne: “The last train.”
* * *
J. Lynch: “What are rosy cheeks
the sign of?”
June: "The sign of health.”
J. Lynch: “Well, June: you’re
healthier on one side than on the
other.”
Page One Hundred and Twenty-two
Page One Hundred and Twenty-three
FACULTY PET PEEVES
Miss Gibson and chewing gum.
Mr. Johnson and two names on one slip.
Mr. Coolidge and talking in the halls.
Miss Spencer and tapping a pencil.
Mr. Haight and class meetings during class time.
Miss Luther and slow people.
Miss Gilpin and poor excuses.
Miss Blackburn and a date on play practice night.
Miss Nelson and whispering.
Mr. Holst and disorder when he’s out of the room.
Miss Jordan and other people using her brown paper.
Mrs. Conners and strawberries.
THINGS WE CAN'T FORGET
Leonard Davis paying his debt to Mr. Haight.
Faculty in action, “The Boomerang.”
"The Poor Nut,” Wallace Haines.
The S. O. I. A. P.'s famous question mark.
The Freshmen Auto Ride.
Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge’s wedding anniversary party.
Ernest Eli’s Assembly Oration and Prance.
The Star-gazing Party in Assembly.
The Crowning of Sybil as Harvest Home Queen.
The Alton Pep Meeting (the police remember, too).
The Senior Garden and Egyptian Parties.
The Auction.
Collinsville Football Game.
Pat Rich’s Famous Auto Ride.
Mr. Haight's History and Economics Classes.
Mr. McMurray's Social Event — The Boat Ride.
Page One Hundred and T ivenly-four
CLASS ROOM ECHOES
'She sure is — and how?”
"How much more time? (What?
Impossible!”
"Talk about your keen parties!”
"Sorry, but I’m busy tonight.”
"Wake me up if he calls my
name.”
"And we didn't feel like going
home so early, so ”
"When’s the next game?”
"Who d’ya think’ll win?”
"How late did you sit in the poker
game?”
“ ’Till about $1 2.30.”
"I didn’t hear you.”
"Did we have an assignment?”
“They took my study period.”
"Where to?”
"And then what happened?”
’Where did our lesson begin for
today?”
“The following people go to the
office after assembly.”
“In the assembly or outdoors?”
"Don’t forget to pay your I. O
U.’s, for the report cards go out
soon.”
"No assembly, add to the fourth
period.”
"Pass to the fifth period classes.”
"We’ll have to have it a little more
quiet, please.”
"Did I pass?”
"Those who want time take the
letter Y’. Ready. All right, begin.”
* * *
Dumb Dora says that the Lord
loves a cheerful giver, but He has
plenty of rivals.
♦ * *
"Now, do you understand?”
shouted the infuriated teacher as he
hurled the inkstand at an exasperating
student.
"I think I have an inkling,” replied
the Frosh.
H. Veatch: “Don’t the football
players ever have their suits washed?”
Hulda Bolliger: "Sure: what do
you think the scrub team is meant
for?”
Nick: " Look at Bob Hamm. He’s
wrapped in thought.”
Nap: “He must be rather chilly —
so thinly clad!”
♦ * *
Chas. Sherley: “My girl always
wears a coat when I go to see her.”
A. Towse: "A coat? But what
kind of a coat?”
Charles: "A coat of arms, of
course.”
* * *
Mr. Smith (in arithmetic class) :‘
"Bernice, if your father earned forty
dollars a week and gave your mother
half, what would she have?”
Bright Pupil: "Heart failure.”
* * *
Telegram from Brady: "Wash
out on line. Cannot come.”
Reply: "Come anyway: borrow a
shirt.”
* * *
Warning!!! Keep off the grass —
you’ll dull the blades!
* * *
Eunice: "I saw another mystery
play last night.”
Bib: "What was the mystery?”
Eunice: "Why it was ever pro-
duced.”
* * *
Love is as old as ever: the maidens
still listen to the romantic chanting
of lyres (or liars).
* * *
"I need a rest.” remarked the hard-
working student. So he walked over
to his desk calendar, and took a day
off.
Page One Hundred and Twenty-five
My Classmates”
Page One Hundred and Twenty-seven
SODA FOUNTAIN
TOASTED SANDWICHES
Strohaker’s
Tavern and Service Station
" Opposite High School"
Compliments of
Tri-City 738-R
PeerlesS'Kelahan
Electric Co.
The Quality Bakery
1920 State Street
2012 Illinois Avenue
Granite City
Illinois
We have served the High School for
the last four years.
Compliments of
Compliments of
WHITE STAR CAFE
WITT S SWEET SHOPPE
Nineteenth and Edison
2260 State Street
3-X ROASTED COFFEE
E. G. STOLTZ
Roasted Expressly for
PLUMBING AND HEATING
W. A. FREY
2037 State Street
Twenty-fourth and Delmar Tri-City 800
Compliments
of
Field Construction Co.
design
General Contractors
Tri-City 84/
1820 26th Street
Granite City, 111.
St. Louis Gas and
Coke Corporation
Makes a superior Fuel for domestic use,
which is strictly an Illinois product.
The local sales agents are the
Granite City Ice 8 Fuel Company
Patronize Home Industry
COMPLIMENTS OF
FRIENDLY BANKING SERVICE
H. Hartmann & Son
Commercial Ranking
Savings Accounts
Dealer in
Act as Trustee
Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Vegetables
Member of Federal Reserve System
Quality — Not Quantity
2500 Grand Avenue
Granite City Trust
Granite City
and Savings Bank
Phone, Tri-City 1298
Nineteenth and Edison
• •
mong the treasured things
this book will have its
place. From every page old
friends smile, from every
page throng memories, gra-
cious and tender and glad. It
is aTreasure Book. You want
everything about it to be
fine and true. (( With this
thought in view these en-
gravingshave been wrought
du p lie*
HARRISON Company ENGRAVERS
1110 PINE STREET • SAINT LOUIS
“My Friends”
AM the man who made the Jun-
ior, Sophomore and Freshman
pictures for THE GRANOIS. My
pictures speak for themselves.
HOLLYWOOD STUDIO
Your Local Photographer
1314A Niedringhaus Avenue Tri-City 1449-J
Central 4264 Central 4446
David Millar Candy Co.
Manufacturers of
CANDIES
POPCORN SPECIALTIES
621-3 North First St. Louis, Mo.
COMPLIMENTS
of
GRANITE CITY NEWS CO.
E. F. Miller. 19, Mgr.
Niedringhaus and State Street
Picture Framing a Specialty
COMPLIMENTS
of
BLACKMAN-HILL
& COMPANY
High-Grade Machine Tools
COMPLIMENTS
of
H. E. LUEDERS
REALTOR
“ Nationally Known Photographers ”
SID WHITING
STUDIO
Grand at Washington
Jefferson 8666
Olive at Pendleton
Jefferson 7294
St. Louis, Mo.
SID WHITING
BURREL ROGERS
COMPLIMENTS OF
A Trial Is All We Ask
TAYLOR. Florist
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Flowers For All Occasions
GRAVES K and K SHOP
1_-/obbfJL v
Tri-City 689 — Tri-City 349
2900 Madison Avenue Granite City
Twenty -second and Edison Avenue
COMPLIMENTS OF
The Genuine Va Per Marcel, Non-Electric
Safety Vaper and Marinello Method
H. J. HOFF
and Cosmetics
SHOE STORE
Spink's Beauty Shoppe
Corner Nineteenth and Delmar
Expert Permanent Waving and Marcelling
1947 Delmar Avenue Tri-City 1329
COMPLIMENTS OF
Ella’s Beauty Shop
Permanent Waves a Specialty
Frederic Method
2403 Washington — Shananon s Barber Shop
Tri-City 872-J
COMPLIMENTS OF
LEE HAT AND DRESS SHOP
1836 State Street
COMPLIMENTS OF
Thompson and Hanson
Boyd Plumbing Co.
Jewelers and Opticians
1842 Delmar Avenue Granite City
Compliments of
Childs & Anderson
GRANITE CITY
ILLINOIS
Tri-City 8J1
Signaigo Sheet Metal
Works
Twenty-third at Madison Avenue
Granite City, Illinois
ASPHALT ROOFING
Courteous Service
COMMUNITY INN
Meals. Lunches. Sandwiches. Refreshments
Mrs. j. Purcell
Alton-Nameoki Road Tri-City 29
COMPLIMENTS OF
BLOSSOM SHOPPE
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Helen Huber and Blanche Buente
Twentieth and Delmar Tri-City 95-J
COMPLIMENTS OF
J. E. NELSON
COMPLIMENTS OF
ZOLLER MILLINERY CO.
I84X Delmar Avenue Tri-City 675-R
COMPLIMENTS OF
HENRY RATZ
Druggist
COMPLIMENTS OF
Rachel Francis Beauty Shoppe
Twenty-first and Grand Avenue
Tri-City 155-W
“My Pals”
IT IS a personal pleasure to extend thanks to all the pupils and the faculty
of the Community High School in appreciation for their patronage the
past year.
OUR SINCERE thoughts and good wishes are with those young ladies and
gentlemen who graduate, and as they stand and gaze through Life’s open
door, with the cheers of their school pals on one side, our hand is extended
to them on the other, wishing them the best of health and good fortune in
every move.
Granite City
J. E. KlRCHER. President
Ice Cream Co.
A. B. Lehmann. Manager
The 1-0 W-A-Y Confectionery
and Lunch
Iowa and Niedringhaus
Mrs. Earl Calloway. Prop.
Compliments of
Luster Supply Co.
Granite City
COMPLIMENTS
of
A Friend
COMPLIMENTS
of
TATE’S
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Oldest Bank in Tri -Cities
Nineteenth and Niedringhaus Avenue
Granite City. Illinois
Tri-City 10
Officers
N. Pleishman. Chairman of the Board
G. L. Tetherington. President
E. Rammer. Vice-President
A. G. Meyer, Cashier
Ed. Vorwald. Assistant Cashier
Directors
Chas. W. Pershall
Frank Vorwald
Warren Stubbs
Louis Buenger
Tri-City 1212
K. Hammond
Motor Car Company
Hupmobile
Automobiles
Office and Salesrooms
2017 Grand Avenue
Granite City
It is easy to acquire a Home of Your Own in
Community Heights
Orville E. Hodge
REAL ESTATE
LOANS
INSURANCE
Tri-City 618
1931 Edison Avenue
Granite City.
Illinois
COMPLIMENTS
OF
The Nusbaum Co.
A Complete Line
GENTS’ FURNISHINGS
WM. B. ITTNER. Inc.
Fellow. American Institute of Architects
A Quarter Century in Schoolhouse Planning
and Construction
Nineteen Years — Architect. Board of Educa-
tion, St. Louis. Mo.
SUPERIOR ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICE RENDERED
When in Alton
Buy Your Candy —
Eat Your Ice Cream
At
Nitsche’s Drug Store
639 East Broadway
NOTE — This is the place where
pour "Mr. Haight - ' gets his ice cream.
Compliments
of
A FRIEND
Compliments of
Granite City
National Bank
Compliments of
ALEX SHOE STORE
Washington Theatre Building
Compliments of
Massie Gift & Jewelry Shop
Ralph Building
Wiles-Chipman Lumber Co.
Seventeenth and State Streets
Granite City. Illinois
"Service Since ’Seventy-six"
Tom: ‘‘I once loved a girl who made a
fool of me.”
Leonard: “What a lasting impression
some girls make.”
Compliments of
Marie Rush Beauty Shoppe
2329A Delmar Avenue
Tri-City 812-R
* * *
Sherley: "I can't read in the daytime.”
Esther Trattler: "Why not?”
Sherley: "Well, I took reading in night
school.”
* * *
W. W. KERCH
CIVIL ENGINEER
First National Bank Building
Tri-City 596-R
Compliments of
Hoopengarner Dry Goods Co.
Mr. Bozarth took a trip to Colorado
last summer. While there he went through
Yellowstone Park. He asked so many
questions his guide was getting tired of
answering them.
"And where did this rock come from,
guide?” inquired Mr. Bozarth.
The guide politely replied that a glacier
had brought it down.
Then up spoke Mr. Bozarth again:
"And where did the glacier go?”
“Aw,” said the guide, "It went back
after another rock."
STOP PAYING RENT
$50.00 to $100.00 Buys a Home
MORRISS REALTY CO.
REALTORS
Compliments of
F. J. LEWIS MFG. CO.
* * *
Editorial. 1928 is Leap Year and the
girls have the freedom to do their own
choosing. Ain't it all the bunk? As if
they didn't exercise that privilege all the
time! The girls running after the men!
Did you ever see molasses chasing the flies?
* * * —
Miss Gibson: "Didn't I tell you to
notice when the fudge boiled over?”
H. Veatch: "Yes, ma'am: I did. It
boiled over at exactly a quarter past ten.”
Colossal Excursion Steamer
“ST. PAUL”
The Largest Steamer on the Mississippi River
One Block Long — 75 Feet Wide
5 — Big Passenger Decks — 5
2 Trips Every Day — Rain or Shine
Leaves 9:30 A. M. and 8:45 P. M.
Saturdays — 2:30 and 8:45 P. M.
Wharf — Foot of Washington Ave.. St. Louis
Autos Parked Free at Wharf
Ticket Office — Mezzanine Floor Arcade Bldg.
Information. Phone Main 4040
COMPLIMENTS OF
GRANITE CITY STEEL CO.
Formerly
Steel Works Branch
of
National Enameling &. Stamping Co.
Tri-City 534-W Tri-City 1482
ALBERT F. RITCHIE
Authorized CHEVROLET Dealer
SALES AND SERVICE
Passenger Cars nad Trucks
1829 State Street
Granite City
Compliments of
Granite City Supply
Company
Congratulations
from
American Steel Foundries
Granite City, 111.
DON'T FORGET !
When Words Fail, Try
Stover's Candies
from
“ Just a Real Good Drug Store”
Miller Drug Store
(BENNY)
Bernard S. Miller. R. Ph.
Niedringhaus Avenue and State Street
Granite City, Illinois
Phone, Tri-City 14
Class Rings Medals and Trophies
Official Jewelers to
Granite City High School
Established 1898
DIEGES & CLUST
58 West Randolph Street
Chicago
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COMPLIMENTS
of
EDSON A. DODGE
905-07 Madison Avenue
Granite City, Illinois
Tri-City 1062
H. R. Ward
Wholesale Candies and
Fountain Supplies
2721 Iowa Street
Granite City, Illinois
Tri-City 1524-W
COMPLIMENTS OI-
HOGAN JEWELRY CO.
INSURANCE
GEO. H. MUELDER
REAL ESTATE LOANS
Granite City, Illinois
DRESSEL DAIRY
COMPANY
Clarified and
Pasteurized
MILK AND CREAM
Twenty and Adams Streets
Tri-City 1693
ELECTRICAL
Supplies
Appliances
Repairing
and Radios
K irkpatric
. ELECTRIC CO. IX
COMPLIMENTS OF
Polly Primm Hat and Beauty Shoppe
EUGENE PERMANENT WAVING
State and Niedringhaus Tri-City 850-W
COMPLIMENTS OF
WELLS-SCH1LL TIRE CO.
Holstein Milk
Vitaliis?!
COMPLIMENTS
of
MASSEY DAIRY
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BECKTOLD
COMPANY
200-12 Pine Street Saint Louis
COMPLIMENTS
of
COUDY BROS.
LUMBER CO.
COMPLIMENTS OF
Holsinger, Theis a Co.
COMPLIMENTS OF
Mrs. Wm. S. Rosenberg
Tri-City 79? Pete Raddiff
Repair or Towing Service — Day or Night
Radclief's Day 8 Night Garage
ACCESSORIES
2141-45 Madison Avenue Granite City
COMPLIMENTS OF
CHARLES SOWELL
FUTURE HOMEMAKERS
Select your Labor-Saving Appliances wisely —
A LORAIN-EQUIPPED GAS RANGE
AN A. B. C. WASHING MACHINE
A HOOVER VACUUM SWEEPER
A GAS STORAGE WATER HEATER
A KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR
— These mean Comfort, Convenience and Economy.
Illinois
Power and Light
Corporation
Nineteenth and State Streets
Tri-City 1280
Second and Madison
Tri-City 775
THE SWEET SHOPPE
Otto R. Hoelscher Edwin H. Hoelscher
Twenty-first and Delmar
compliments of
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Magazines, Books, Tobacco, Notions
Leacock’s Sporting Goods
ED MERCER
Tri-City 57-W
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